Retroactive is a 1997 adventure science fiction action film directed by Louis Morneau starring James Belushi, Kylie Travis and Frank Whaley.

Karen Warren, a former criminal psychologist, is driving on a lonely Texan road in the desert when her car breaks down.

They are briefly stopped by a state trooper who gives Frank a ticket for speeding, and are passed on the road by a tow truck driver.

Despite Karen's preemptive knowledge, Frank kills Rayanne, Jesse, the state trooper and the vacationing parents of a boy named Paul (Robbie Thibaut Jr.).

Brian, who was unable to convince the police to come, arrives on the scene and explains to Frank about the time machine.

[1] Geoff Andrew from Time Out states: "With its explosive action, black comedy and far-fetched sci-fi imposed on an otherwise vaguely plausible crime thriller, this modest indie film is reminiscent of such low budget '80s exploiters as Tremors and the work of Charles Band.