Speed Demon
The brief
Speed Demon throws Katie Cassidy into a religious crisis at 200 mph, and she sells the hell out of a nun wrestling with both demonic possession and her own shattered faith. Director Jon Keeyes keeps the claustrophobic train setting tight and nasty, while William H. Macy adds unexpected gravitas to what could have been pure B-movie schlock. The exorcism sequences feel genuinely unhinged rather than rehashed, building real dread as the locomotive careens toward disaster. Perfect for fans of The Taking of Pelham 123 who wish it had more screaming demons and religious guilt.
The verdict
If you crave claustrophobic horror that blends religious terror with breakneck action and don't mind B-movie sensibilities elevated by committed performances, this is a genuinely unhinged ride worth taking. If you need polished mainstream scares or can't handle nuns screaming at demons on a speeding train, you'll find this too trashy and intense for your taste.
Watch with
- 👥 Horror fans who love confined settings
- ⚠️ Skip if you're claustrophobic or religiously sensitive
Heads up
- Intense demonic possession sequences (frequent)
- Religious imagery and crisis themes (moderate)
- Perilous train crash scenarios (moderate)
- Jump scares and supernatural terror (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- Jon Keeyes
- Cast
- Katie Cassidy, William H. Macy, John Patrick Jordan, Michael Emery, Allen McCullough, Sabrina Schlegel-Mejia, Noriko Sato
Official synopsis
Aboard a high-speed train, a Nun who lost her faith must perform her first Exorcism on a possessed passenger hellbent on crashing the runaway train.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Stop! That! Train! (2026)
Both feature runaway trains as central plot devices creating escalating tension.
Total runtime: 1h 33m + 1h 32m = 3h 5m
