The Hitcher (1986)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" 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"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1542 movies items)

" 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"

Pros and Cons of Films: Vol. 2 (130 movies items)

"Pros: Rutger Hauer, as John Ryder C. Thomas Howell Jennifer Jason Leigh The atmosphere of the film. It’s a highly unappreciated thriller. Con: The Hitcher is also a comfortably violent movie."

My Favorite Films of 1986 (25 movies items)

" "You wanna know what happens to an eyeball when it gets punctured? Do you got any idea how much blood jets out of a guy's neck when his throat's been slit?" Directed by Robert Harmon Written by Eric Red Music by Mark Isham Cinematography by John Seale Editing by Frank J. Urioste "

200 Favourite Scary Film Moments (209 movies items)

"92) Never pick up a hitchhiker. "

DVD Pickups Winter 2022 (19 movies items)

"I was holding out for the Blu-ray which has yet to be released, but when I came across a newer DVD version for 2 bucks I had to buy it. The transfer is pretty trash, but will at least hold me over until the Blu-ray gets released."

Favorite Drama Films: 1986-1987 (90 movies items)

" Directed by: Robert Harmon Produced by: David Bombyk and Kip Ohman Written by: Eric Red Director of Photography: John Seale Edited by: Frank J. Urioste Music by: Mark Isham Distributed by: Tri-Star Pictures"

Favorite Horror Films: 1986 (34 movies items)

" Directed by: Robert Harmon Produced by: David Bombyk and Kip Ohman Written by: Eric Red Director of Photography: John Seale Edited by: Frank J. Urioste Music by: Mark Isham Distributed by: Tri-Star Pictures"