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A Deadly Encounter 2004

★ 4.511 votes88 min📅 2004-09-06

When a routine late shift ends with a single driving mistake, ordinary life for restaurant hostess Joanne Sanders (Laura Leighton) suddenly spirals into danger.

Director: Richard Roy

Cast

Laura Leighton
Laura Leighton
Joanne Sanders
Daniel Magder
Daniel Magder
Eric Sanders
Alain Goulem
Alain Goulem
Stalker
Catherine Colvey
Catherine Colvey
Shirley
Larry Day
Larry Day
Detective Bruder
Cary Lawrence
Cary Lawrence
Carol
Anthony Lemke
Anthony Lemke
Tony Brock
Frank Schorpion
Frank Schorpion
Keith
Maurizio Terrazzano
Maurizio Terrazzano
Rick Hargate
France Viens
France Viens
Cindy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Deadly Encounter (2004) about?

Restaurant hostess Joanne Sanders becomes the target of a vengeful driver after a minor traffic altercation. What starts as road rage escalates into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse that tests her instincts for survival.

Who directed A Deadly Encounter?

The film was directed by Richard Roy, a Canadian filmmaker known for his work in television thrillers and crime drama.

Who stars in A Deadly Encounter?

The movie features Laura Leighton as Joanne Sanders, with Daniel Magder, Alain Goulem, Catherine Colvey, and Larry Day rounding out the cast.

Is A Deadly Encounter (2004) worth watching?

While it's a TV movie with modest production values, *A Deadly Encounter* delivers solid suspense in a compact runtime. Fans of 2000s thriller TV will appreciate its tight pacing and relatable premise, even if it doesn't reinvent the genre.

How long is A Deadly Encounter?

The movie runs for 88 minutes, making it a concise thriller that fits into an evening watch.

About A Deadly Encounter (2004) — A Gripping TV Thriller of Stalking and Urban Fear

When a routine late shift ends with a single driving mistake, ordinary life for restaurant hostess Joanne Sanders (Laura Leighton) suddenly spirals into danger. A chance encounter on the highway triggers an unsettling obsession in a stranger behind the wheel, transforming her evening commute into a tense nightmare of unwanted attention and creeping dread. *A Deadly Encounter* (2004), a slick TV thriller directed by Richard Roy, blends suspense with the unsettling plausibility of everyday threats. As Joanne navigates a city at night where shadows feel heavier and every passing car could hide the next threat, the film builds tension through quiet moments and sudden bursts of unease.

Laura Leighton crafts a relatable yet vulnerable lead, while supporting turns from Daniel Magder and Alain Goulem add depth to a story rooted in the fragility of urban anonymity. With its tight 88-minute runtime and relentless pacing, this thriller keeps audiences guessing whether safety lies ahead or if danger is always one exit away.