The Hitcher

The Hitcher(1986)

R
01/17/1986 (US)Horror, Action, Thriller1h 38m
7.0

"The terror starts the moment he stops."

Overview

On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.

Robert Harmon

Director

Eric Red

Writer

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Part of the The Hitcher Collection

A young man who escaped the clutches of a murderous hitch-hiker is subsequently stalked, framed for the hitcher's crimes, and has his life made into hell by the same man he escaped.

Media

The Hitcher (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]

The Hitcher (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]

Trailer

4K UHD & Blu-ray Trailer

4K UHD & Blu-ray Trailer

Teaser

Robert Harmon on THE HITCHER

Robert Harmon on THE HITCHER

Featurette

C Thomas Howell on THE HITCHER

C Thomas Howell on THE HITCHER

Featurette

Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE HITCHER

Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE HITCHER

Featurette

Collector's Edition Unboxing

Collector's Edition Unboxing

Featurette

The Hitcher (1986) - Jim meets Ryder

The Hitcher (1986) - Jim meets Ryder

Clip

Teaser

Teaser

Teaser

My favorite Rutger Hauer scene ever - The diner in The Hitcher

My favorite Rutger Hauer scene ever - The diner in The Hitcher

Clip

2nd HITCHER TALK on 2011 12 12 at 12 28

2nd HITCHER TALK on 2011 12 12 at 12 28

Behind the Scenes

FilmfactoryShorts's webcam video December  1, 2011 05:30 AM

FilmfactoryShorts's webcam video December 1, 2011 05:30 AM

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A review by JPV852
7.0

Written on December 6, 2024

Solid enough suspense-thriller with great action and menacing performance from Rutger Hauer, a few moments in the story felt a bit clunky, mainly how Jennifer Jason Leigh's character gets involved, which I will say the 2007 remake at least improved upon. Just a highly entertaining flick. **3.5/5**