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In a relentless game of cat and mouse, a young driver picks up a sinister hitchhiker who turns the road into a killing ground, blurring the lines between predator and prey, thrusting innocence into a harrowing night of survival.
The Hitcher Trivia
What year was the movie "The Hitcher" released? (Medium)
#1: 1986
#2: 1990
#3: 1993
#4: 1988
What is the name of the character played by Rutger Hauer in "The Hitcher"? (Hard)
#1: John Ryder
#2: Jim Halsey
#3: Grace Andrews
#4: Lt. McKinnon
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The Hitcher Fun Facts
The Hitcher was originally planned to be a straightforward slasher film, but director Robert Harmon transformed it into a psychological thriller, emphasizing tension and suspense over gore.
Rutger Hauer improvised much of his dialogue as the titular hitchhiker, adding to the character's unpredictability and menace.
The Hitcher Polls
What's your favorite aspect of The Hitcher?
The suspenseful storyline
The memorable characters
The haunting score
The intense chase sequences
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Who is your favorite character in The Hitcher?
The Hitchhiker
Jim Halsey
Ruthie
The Truck Driver
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Watched this in theaters. Was a fun popcorn movie. I didn't like it as much as the first movie though. The nostalgia moments are a lot of fun for me, but the first movie had a ton of those too.
I need to rewatch this and see if it moves from a like to a favorite for me. I forget about it, see it mentioned, and remember that it was way better than I thought it was going to be. This is a great one to watch if you haven't yet.
Finally got to see this in theaters - it's a lovely movie. One of the higher quality family-friendly sci fi movies in a LONG time. The part I liked least about the book was the humor - movie was the same. Which speaks to how good the adaptation was.