The Man in the White Van

Name: The Man in the White Van
Released: 2024-12-13T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 6.2

The horror a nation learned to fear.

2024 • 105 min • ★ 6.2 (56) • Released

Horror Thriller

In early 1970s Florida, an ominous white van stalks young women. A teenage girl is the latest victim, but this one won't stay a victim.

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Original title: The Man in the White Van
Language: EN
Country: US
Budget: $500,000
Revenue: $529,879

Reviews & Ratings 1

Wuchak

Aug 11, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

***A 15yo blonde comes-of-age as she’s stalked by a serial killer*** Loosely based on the real-life 1970s’ crimes of Billy Mansfield Jr., the events take place in the Brooksville area of Hernando County, which is 40-55m drive north of Tampa. Madison Wolfe stars as the protagonist, who was 18yo during shooting, turning 19 in the final week. Brec Bassinger plays her older sister while Sean Astin and Ali Larter are on hand as the parents. It’s a slow-burn drama/suspense/thriller with bits of realistic horror, but don’t expect a bloody slasher. The focus is on the prey and not the slayer with the family members not taking her mounting fear seriously since she cries wolf too often. The film works as a period piece and to memorialize the victims of the monstrous murderer. There are a few notable songs from the era on the soundtrack, like “Black Water” by the Doobie Brothers. It also serves as a warning to young females, and women in general, to be on guard against such evil predators. With the family’s house located outside the town, there’s a pastoral element with horse riding and such, not to mention a few high school sequences. It’s too tame for hardcore horror enthusiasts, but it works well enough for others although it could’ve been tweaked to add more human interest and entertaining staples. It runs 1h 45m and was shot Sep-Oct 2021 in the corner of northwest Louisiana, including Lynn Plantation, Belcher. I’m assuming the aerial shots are of Hernando County, Florida. GRADE: B-

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