The Traveler (2010)

20% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
16% of users liked it
(461 ratings)

A mysterious drifter blows into a small own on Christmas Eve, and sets off a string of gruesome events that threaten the lives of six police officers in this thriller starring Val Kilmer. As the townspeople settle in for the holiday and darkness washes over the town, a man (Kilmer) enters the local… More A mysterious drifter blows into a small own on Christmas Eve, and sets off a string of gruesome events that threaten the lives of six police officers in this thriller starring Val Kilmer. As the townspeople settle in for the holiday and darkness washes over the town, a man (Kilmer) enters the local police station and confesses to committing multiple murders. Now, with each new detail the stranger reveals, it becomes increasingly clear that the real nightmare is only beginning. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Michael Oblowitz
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Horror

On DVD: Jan 25, 2011

Critic Reviews

Brian Holcomb, CinemaBlend.com
The film seems to be straining at times for an existentialism way outside of its grasp. This isn't Camus; it's Rod Serling by way of Clint Eastwood's High Plains Drifter.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Even by the questionable standards of the straight-to-video arena, The Traveler comes off as an unwatchable and thoroughly aggravating cinematic experience...
Staci Layne Wilson, Sci-Fi Weekly
The Traveler yet another feature film with only a half-hour Twilight Zone episode materials' worth in it. That's not to say it's not worth a look, but don't expect too much.
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
Kilmer's coasting, but who could blame him? 15 years ago he was Batman and now he's in the wilds of Canada surrounded by local actors forced to act menacing for the director of Hammerhead: Shark Frenzy. I'd be sad too.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
The only real question is why Val Kilmer agreed to be in it. Maybe everybody has to eat.
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
You know exactly what's happening about ten minutes in and how the whole thing is going to unfold.

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Phil H

Horror chiller this is marked as LOL!! well don't go getting all excited because despite in the obvious lure of Val Kilmer this is pretty rank stuff. It actually starts off pretty well in a kind of 'Twilight Zone' type of way and I found myself liking the spooky… More
Horror chiller this is marked as LOL!! well don't go getting all excited because despite in the obvious lure of Val Kilmer this is pretty rank stuff. It actually starts off pretty well in a kind of 'Twilight Zone' type of way and I found myself liking the spooky atmosphere and light dramatics haha The cast are unknowns and to be honest abit lame but at first it just added to the charm, then Mr kilmer comes along looking bloated and bored hehe but still its OK, the problem is when the action starts and the film takes itself very seriously but unfortunately its just rather unscary and funny. The killing sequences are a joke frankly and make no real sense whilst Kilmer as the bad evil spirit is in no way threatening in the slightest, he just looks overweight and unfit. The whole thing isn't too bad set and score wise but its just not scary with a pathetic ending to the bad guy which just seems rushed or simply like they ran out of ideas haha really weak all round basically, without Kilmer it would be totally sunk.