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56: The Hitcher
The Hitcher Movie Details:
- Release date: February 21, 1986
- IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
- Director: Robert Harmon
- Duration: 97 minutes
- Genre: Thriller
- Cast: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh
The Hitcher Plot Summary:
In “The Hitcher,” a young man named Jim Halsey embarks on a cross-country journey, only to pick up a hitchhiker named John Ryder, who soon reveals himself to be a deranged and sadistic killer. After narrowly escaping Ryder’s clutches, Jim becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders committed by the hitchhiker. As Jim desperately tries to clear his name and evade Ryder’s relentless pursuit, he teams up with a truck driver named Nash to stop the psychopath before more lives are lost.
As the cat-and-mouse game between Jim and Ryder escalates, Jim must confront his worst fears and outsmart the cunning killer to survive. With tense thrills and heart-stopping action, “The Hitcher” delivers a gripping psychological thriller, with Robert Harmon’s direction capturing the suspense and terror of the open road.
