Duel (1971)

In Duel (1971), Steven Spielberg delivers a pulse-pounding thriller that turns an ordinary road trip into a fight for survival. Based on Richard Matheson's story, this minimalist masterpiece follows one man’s desperate escape from a relentless, unseen truck driver. Originally made for TV, its intense suspense and nail-biting tension earned it a theatrical release—and set Spielberg on the path to cinematic greatness. Buckle up for a masterclass in psychological terror!