The Hitcher(2007)
Never pick up strangers.
While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.
Movie: The Hitcher
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Ryder
Grace Andrews
Jim Halsey
Lieutenant Esteridge
Store Clerk
Officer Edwards
Young Father
Harlan Bremmer Jr.
Beth
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While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.
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2007-01-19
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Never pick up strangers.
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