The Hitcher (1986)

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Directed by

Robert Harmon

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Rutger Hauer
John Ryder

C. Thomas Howell
Jim Halsey

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Nash

Jeffrey DeMunn
Captain Esteridge

John M. Jackson
Sergeant Starr

Billy Green Bush
Trooper Donner

Jack Thibeau
Trooper Prestone

Armin Shimerman
Interrogation Sergeant

Written by

Eric Red
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Felt a lot like a great thriller from Hitchcock.

13 years, 5 months ago at Feb 15 11:24

SJMJ91

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This was released in an era where horrors and thrillers were becoming landmarks and where the older generation of cinema was slowly changing to the modern generation and as I was watching The Hitcher it did bring back memories of the older classic thrillers but also at the same time, was the start of something new and became the dawning of a new era. There were many moments that did give me chills... read more

A good movie

13 years, 1 month ago at Jun 6 13:08

johanlefourbe

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Since I kept hearing good things about this flick, I was really eager to watch it. To be honest, I'm not usually a big fan of those cheesy 80's action movies. I mean, some of them are decent but most of them are rather underwhelming, in my opinion. However, I have definitely a weak spot for this one. Indeed, first of all, there was the mighty Rutger Hauer in all his greatness and, only for his per... read more

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When a young man, driving to California by himself, naively picks up a hitchhiker, he gets more than he bargained for: the hitcher is a serial killer who mercilessly slashes anyone he meets, ranging from truckstop waitresses to happy families in station wagons. Because of a lucky fluke, the driver manages to escape the charismatic murderer. Enraged that one of his intended victims has gone free, the hitcher cleverly frames the young man for the killings. Now the driver realizes he is the only one who can stop the hitchhiker -- and his freedom depends on his success.

Release date: 21 February 1986
UPC: 026359375620

Tags: Thriller (14), Horror (12), 1986 (11), 1980s (10), Murder (6), Serial Killer (6), Drama (5), Action (5), Suspense (5), Road Movie (5), Dismemberment (5), Hitchhiker (5), Blood (4), Romance (3), Crime (3), Disturbing (3), Jailbreak (3), Chase Scene (3), Series 1st (3), (3)

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