The Hitcher (1986)
The terror starts the moment he stops.
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.
Director: Robert Harmon
Genre: Horror, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: January 17, 1986
Cast
- Rutger Hauer - John Ryder
- C. Thomas Howell - Jim Halsey
- Jeffrey DeMunn - Captain Esteridge
- Billy Green Bush - Trooper Donner
- John M. Jackson - Sergeant Starr
- Henry Darrow - Trooper Hancock
- Jon Van Ness - Trooper Hapscomb
- Jennifer Jason Leigh - Nash
- Jack Thibeau - Trooper Prestone
- Armin Shimerman - Interrogation Sergeant
Screenplay
Music: Mark Isham
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Frank J. Urioste
Production: Feldman/Meeker Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror, Psychological Horror and Mind Games
Keywords
cop-killer, sadism, gun, gas station, psychopath, falsely accused, mass murder, paranoia, highway, road trip, serial killer, man hunt, hitchhiker, desert, road movie
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hitcher about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hitcher?
- The Hitcher was directed by Robert Harmon.
- Who stars in The Hitcher?
- The Hitcher stars Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jeffrey DeMunn, Billy Green Bush, John M. Jackson, Henry Darrow.
- How long is The Hitcher?
- The Hitcher has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Hitcher?
- The Hitcher is a Horror, Action, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Hitcher?
- The Hitcher had a budget of $6M.
- How much did The Hitcher gross?
- The Hitcher grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was The Hitcher produced?
- The Hitcher was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Hitcher?
- The themes of The Hitcher include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Psychopath Unmasked and Terror, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror, Psychological Horror and Mind Games.