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The Hitcher (1986) 7.3
A young man who escaped the clutches of a murderous hitch-hiker is subsequently stalked, framed for the hitcher's crimes, and has his life made into hell by the same man he escaped. Director:Robert HarmonWriter:Eric Red |
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| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | ||
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Trooper Donner
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A young man transporting a car to another state is stalked along the road by a cunning and relentless serial killer who eventually frames the driver for a string of murders. Chased by police and shadowed by the killer, the driver's only help comes from a truck stop waitress. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
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He came from hell. Don't ask him where he wants to go. See more »Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 February 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$5,844,868 (USA)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Performed by Mickey Jones
Published by Mickey Jones Music (ASCAP)
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After one of the deputies fires a warning shot at Jim Halsey just outside the diner, you can hear the shotgun pumping, but the deputy with the shotgun takes no such action. See more »Soundtracks
DON'T STOP LOVIN' MEPerformed by Mickey Jones
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The first time I saw this movie it just about terrified me....and few films have ever done that to me as an adult. Rutger Hauer was haunting as the demented killer.
The film moves very fast in this story of a maniac stalking a young motorist (C. Thomas Howell). Two subsequent viewings have quieted the fear but it's still a very chilling film and should keep most people riveted to the screen. It's an hour- and-a-half that will fly by with action and suspense.
On the negative side, not once but twice we have to watch Howell vomit. Neither he nor female lead Jennifer Jason Leigh are likable "good guys." (Of course, when has Leigh ever been a "good person" on screen?) The police, as usual in films, are pictured as sadistic, short-tempered idiots. Finally, credibility gets stretched a bit, particularly in the last 30 minutes.
So....expect a lot of good and a fair share of bad in this film. But, overall, it will be a film that will get your attention, beginning with Mr. Hauer.