As with SPEED, the intensity of the story drops a bit as the cast leaves the bus behind. It doesn't help that they get divided up into smaller groups or head out on their own. Regardless, there is very effective use of gore and terror to keep the thrill ride going.

Trigger warning: A flashback chapter to the transgender character's time in a "rehabilitation" school (see cover image) is particularly harrowing and may be very upsetting for some readers. ( )