Riding the Bullet

Set in 1969, Riding the Bullet follows artist Alan Parker as he grapples with his obsession with death. While at the University of Maine, he faces a crisis when he believes he is losing his girlfriend and attempts suicide on his birthday. However, his friends intervene, and he soon learns of his mother’s stroke, prompting him to hitchhike to the hospital.

The film features a notable cast, including Jonathan Jackson, Erika Christensen, and David Arquette. Its runtime is 98 minutes, providing a compact yet intense narrative. The film's tagline, "The dead travel fast," hints at the dark themes woven throughout the story, making it an intriguing entry in the horror genre.