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MYSTERY . 2003 . 1h 31m . 5.1/10

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"Driven by Evil"

After a family visit, stressed businesswoman Senga Wilson is driving with her rebellious daughter, Nat, down an ominous highway in the middle of the night. After they pick up a weird teenage hitchhiker, their journey goes awry. Nat decides to give her mom the slip and runs off with the hitchhiker at a rest stop. In a desperate search to find her daughter, Senga learns that Nat has been drawn into an evil cult.

Starring Madeleine Stowe, Norman Reedus, Bijou Phillips
5.1/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Driven by Evil

After a family visit, stressed businesswoman Senga Wilson is driving with her rebellious daughter, Nat, down an ominous highway in the middle of the night. After they pick up a weird teenage hitchhiker, their journey goes awry. Nat decides to give her mom the slip and runs off with the hitchhiker at a rest stop. In a desperate search to find her daughter, Senga learns that Nat has been drawn into an evil cult.

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Cast
Madeleine Stowe stars as Senga Wilson in Octane.
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Year context
Octane was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
After a family visit, stressed businesswoman Senga Wilson is driving with her rebellious daughter, Nat, down an ominous highway in the middle of the night. A...
Octane is a Mystery, Thriller, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

CAST (20)

Madeleine Stowe
Madeleine Stowe
Senga Wilson
Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus
Recovery Man
Bijou Phillips
Bijou Phillips
Backpacker
Mischa Barton
Mischa Barton
Natasha 'Nat' Wilson
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
The Father
Leo Gregory
Leo Gregory
Joyrider
Martin McDougall
Martin McDougall
Motivational Speaker
GP
Gary Parker
Vacation Man
AB
Amber Batty
Vacation Woman
Jenny Jules
Jenny Jules
Highway Patrol Sergeant
Patrick O'Kane
Patrick O'Kane
Trucker
Samuel Fröler
Samuel Fröler
Marek Wilson
ED
Emma Drews
Teenage Girl in Video
VK
Véronique Koch
Cashier #1 (as Veronique Koch)
Sam Douglas
Sam Douglas
Crash Site Detective
TH
Tom Hunsinger
CSI Man
Glenn Wrage
Glenn Wrage
Highway Patrol Cop #2
Raffaello Degruttola
Raffaello Degruttola
Highway Patrol Cop #1
Nigel Whitmey
Nigel Whitmey
Detective Ned Stephens
David Menkin
David Menkin
Paramedic #2

BOX OFFICE

$11.5M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (52 votes)
Budget
$11,500,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Octane about?
After a family visit, stressed businesswoman Senga Wilson is driving with her rebellious daughter, Nat, down an ominous highway in the middle of the night. After they pick up a weird teenage hitchhiker, their journey goes awry. Nat decides to give her mom the slip and runs off with the hitchhiker at a rest stop. In a desperate search to find her daughter, Senga learns that Nat has been drawn into an evil cult.
How long is Octane?
Octane has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Octane?
The cast of Octane includes Madeleine Stowe, Norman Reedus, Bijou Phillips, Mischa Barton, Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
What is the rating of Octane?
Octane has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 52 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Mystery Thriller Horror
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