Zyzzyx Rd

Director: John Penney
Actors: Leo Grillo, Katherine Heigl, Tom Sizemore
PlotGrant, a married man working as an accountant in Las Vegas, finds himself entangled in an illicit affair with Marissa, a seductive woman with a dangerous connection to Joey, a violent and possessive ex-boyfriend. As their relationship intensifies, Joey discovers their affair, prompting a confrontation that ends in a violent struggle. Believing they have killed Joey in self-defense, Grant and Marissa decide the safest course is to dispose of his body. Tension mounts as they drive out to the remote Zyzzyx Road in the Nevada desert to hide evidence of their crime.
As they attempt to bury Joey's body, eerie occurrences begin to unravel Grant's already fragile composure. Conflicted by guilt and paranoia, he starts seeing unsettling visions and hearing strange sounds amidst the desolate landscape. The haunting desert setting becomes a backdrop for the crumbling relationship between Grant and Marissa as trust wanes and fear grows. Struggling to keep their secret from being exposed, they must face not only the consequences of their actions but also a chilling presence that threatens to reveal what is truly buried beneath the surface. The tension escalates as night falls, pushing both towards a psychological breaking point.
Writers: John Penney
Release Date: 24 Feb 2006
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
While 'Zyzzyx Rd' may not captivate on its own, enjoyable supplements and decent technical merits, despite mixed video preference, provide intrigue.