Who Was the Tow Truck Driver in the Movie Wrecker?

The 2015 horror-thriller film, Wrecker, centers around two unsuspecting women, Emily and Leslie, who embark on a road trip to Los Angeles. Along the way, they are stalked by a mysterious tow truck driver whose intentions are unclear but sinister. As the story progresses it becomes clear that the tow truck driver is not what he seems and is more than just an everyday menace.

The identity of the tow truck driver remains a mystery throughout much of the movie. After a few close calls with him in their travels, Emily and Leslie eventually discover his identity. It turns out that he is David, an old friend of Emily’s who she had not seen in years.

David had been in an accident several years prior while driving his tow truck and suffered brain damage as a result. He was left with permanent memory loss which caused him to become violent when confronted. He also had no recollection of Emily or Leslie or anyone else from his past life.

As the movie progresses, we learn that David was not necessarily evil but rather a victim of circumstance with no control over his own actions. Despite this however, he still poses a threat to Emily and Leslie due to his unpredictable behavior.

In conclusion, the tow truck driver in Wrecker is revealed to be David – an old friend of Emily who suffered brain damage as a result of an accident years prior. He poses a threat to Emily and Leslie due to his unpredictable behavior but ultimately is not evil.

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Karen Watkins