Written by Ryan Dailey
Modern times have brought with many advancements in not only technology, but also in how we, as people, do things. No longer does the human race have to stare at a ringing telephone, having no idea who is on the other end of the line. Gone are the days of handwriting your deepest thoughts on a piece of paper and waiting days or weeks for a reply. Society has even lost the need to call friends or family for rides, or even hail a cab. With modern technology and ridesharing apps, transportation is readily available with the simple touch of an icon.
The wonders of technology have also made it easier for the sick and twisted to track their prey.
Director Amy Scott Meyers set out to pay homage to the Giallo films of the 1960’s and 70’s, the films she grew up watching.
The Rideshare Killer begins its tale of twists and turns with friends Samantha (Anouk Samuel) and Patricia (Nika Balina) having a great night at a very trendy nightclub. Patricia leaves the nightclub with one of the beautiful people, leaving Samantha contacting a ride via the Rock-N-Ride rideshare app. The prone woman wakes up to find her transportation parked in the darkness, only to be drug away by the knife-wielding driver.
The police discover Samantha’s body, realizing that the killer left intentional clues that the victim was a user of the app. The authorities then seek out the help of the creators of the app itself to help connect the dots. There is the CEO, Julia, (Tuesday Knight) programmer Naomi, (Victoria De Mare) and Julia’s own father Reginald (Jeffry Druce) is there to mentor his daughter and raise the bottom dollar for the company.
The audience is then introduced to a handful of individuals, all having their own motivations to bring Rock-N-Ride to financial ruin.
While the acting is hit-and-miss throughout this micro-budget movie, Eric Roberts turns in an Eric Roberts performance as Lieutenant Moyer. His portrayal of this character is like any other character he has played, it neither stands out nor is it terrible.
Overall, This Kickstarter-funded film is a decent homage to the Giallo genre of films, but only decent and only in spirit. The viewer will more than likely get through the film once and never visit it again.
The Rideshare Killer is available to rent or buy on Amazon as of this review.