· The Fare · by D.C. Hamilton @ Beatley Library

There’s a distinct “Twilight Zone” feeling to this expertly crafted movie. A taxi driver searches a desolate road looking to pick up a passenger. When he finds her, she gets in, and they converse politely until the passenger suddenly disappears. A minute later, the driver is at his original location, searching the same road for the same passenger. Events repeat again and again, but subtle variations intrude on the seemingly endless cycle, and therein lurks the remarkable story. Intelligent writing and convincing performances make this a memorable taxi ride.

■ Title — The Fare
■ Director — D.C. Hamilton
■ Cast — Gino Anthony Pesi, Brinna Kelly, Jason Stuart
■ Unrated, suitable for general audiences
■ ©2018 | 1h 22m | Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
■ Distributed by Epic Pictures