There are many horror films that start with a car breaking down, stranding the protagonists somewhere far from civilization. The Monster, the latest from Bryan Bertino (The Strangers), raises the stakes on that scenario by making the unfortunate travelers a single mother and her young daughter, and the car trouble is only the beginning of their problem.
Source: io9 – The Monster Is a Helpful Reminder That If Your Car Breaks Down in the Woods You Will Absolutely Die