Horror thriller

Toad Road (2013): Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Toad Road
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: 2013-10-25
Duration: 1 h 16 min

Toad Road is a 2013 horror thriller directed by Jason Banker. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10. Stream it on DistroTV and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating: 5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metascore: 54

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Released: October 25, 2013
Runtime: 1h 16m (76 min)
Director: Jason Banker
Genres: Thriller , Horror
Original language: English
Studio: Artsploitation Films
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Toad Road About?

The premise of Toad Road without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young man's life takes a dark turn when he encounters Sara, a mysterious woman who introduces him to a world of experimental drugs and hidden truths. As he delves deeper into this unsettling new reality, he becomes entangled in the sinister legend of Toad Road, a place where the line between the real world and something far more dangerous becomes increasingly unclear. The close-knit group he once knew begins to unravel as he confronts the secrets hidden within this enigmatic place.

Toad Road Themes & Keywords

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Where to watch

Where to Watch Toad Road

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The Director of Toad Road

Directed by Jason Banker.

Director Jason Banker

Ratings

Toad Road Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Toad Road 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.

IMDb

5.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes

67% Tomatometer

Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic

54 Metascore
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TMDB

48% User score
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Letterboxd

2.9 /5

23 ratings
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Plot

Toad Road Plot Summary

What happens in Toad Road from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a drug-fueled haze, James finds himself entangled in a monotonous cycle of apathy and revelry alongside his friends, their lives marked by a blur of intoxication. Everything changes with the arrival of Sara, a collegiate seeker of enlightenment who becomes mesmerized by the magical allure of drugs. Initially, James tries to steer her away from this dangerous path but ultimately falls prey to her enchanting persuasion, leading them both on a transformative journey that will alter their lives forever.

Full summary

The whole story of Toad Road, scene by scene

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