Riding the Bullet (2004)
The dead travel fast
In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.
Director: Mick Garris
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 15, 2004
Cast
- Jonathan Jackson - Alan Parker
- Erika Christensen - Jessica Hadley
- David Arquette - George Staub
- Cliff Robertson - Farmer
- Nicky Katt - Ferris
- Matt Frewer - Mr. Clarkson
- Barbara Hershey - Jean Parker
- Barry W. Levy - Julian Parker
- Jackson Warris - Alan, Age 6
- Jeffrey Ballard - Alan, Age 12
Screenplay
- Stephen King (Short Story)
- Mick Garris
Music: Nicholas Pike
Cinematography: Robert C. New
Editing: Marshall Harvey
Production: Motion Picture Corporation of America, Apollo Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $264,505
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, ex-girlfriend, apoplectic stroke, halloween, roller coaster / rollercoaster, woman smoking, hitchhiking, loss of mother, adaptation, visions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riding the Bullet about?
- In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.
- Who directed Riding the Bullet?
- Riding the Bullet was directed by Mick Garris.
- Who stars in Riding the Bullet?
- Riding the Bullet stars Jonathan Jackson, Erika Christensen, David Arquette, Cliff Robertson, Nicky Katt, Matt Frewer.
- How long is Riding the Bullet?
- Riding the Bullet has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Riding the Bullet?
- Riding the Bullet is a Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Riding the Bullet?
- Riding the Bullet had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Riding the Bullet gross?
- Riding the Bullet grossed $264,505 worldwide.
- Where was Riding the Bullet produced?
- Riding the Bullet was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Riding the Bullet?
- The themes of Riding the Bullet include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.