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6.1 / 10(145 votes)IMDbNR20081h 29mUnited States of America

Rest Stop: Don't Look Back

“One killer hit deserves another.”

Synopsis

One year after running away from home, Nicole and Jesse are still missing. When Jesse's brother, Tom, returns home from active duty, he sets out with his friends Marilyn and Jared to locate the lost couple. Their search leads them to the stretch of old highway with a mysterious Rest Stop, where they find themselves in the same predicament as Nicole and Jesse: confronting a madman.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 30, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 23, 2009

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Shawn Papazian
Screenplay & Story
John Shiban
Original Title
Rest Stop: Don't Look Back
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
Raw Feed

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Shawn Papazian

Screenplay & Story

John Shiban

Producers

Daniel Myrick

Department Leadership Roster

Daniel Myrick

Daniel Myrick

Producer

John Shiban

John Shiban

Writer

Shawn Papazian

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rest Stop: Don't Look Back

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Rest Stop: Don't Look Back about?

One year after running away from home, Nicole and Jesse are still missing. When Jesse's brother, Tom, returns home from active duty, he sets out with his friends Marilyn and Jared to locate the lost couple. Their search leads them to the stretch of old highway with a mysterious Rest Stop, where they find themselves in the same predicament as Nicole and Jesse: confronting a madman.

Who directed Rest Stop: Don't Look Back?

Rest Stop: Don't Look Back was directed by Shawn Papazian.

Who stars in Rest Stop: Don't Look Back?

The principal cast of Rest Stop: Don't Look Back includes Richard Tillman, Jessie Ward, Graham Norris, Joey Mendicino, Julie Mond.

When was Rest Stop: Don't Look Back released and how long is it?

Rest Stop: Don't Look Back was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Rest Stop: Don't Look Back?

Rest Stop: Don't Look Back holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).