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.
Movie: The Hitcher
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Ryder
Jim Halsey
Captain Esteridge
Trooper Donner
Sergeant Starr
Trooper Hancock
Trooper Hapscomb
Nash
Trooper Prestone
Interrogation Sergeant
Video Trailer The Hitcher
Video: The Hitcher (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]
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The Hitcher (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]
2nd HITCHER TALK on 2011 12 12 at 12 28
4K UHD & Blu-ray Trailer
Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE HITCHER
C Thomas Howell on THE HITCHER
Collector's Edition Unboxing
FilmfactoryShorts's webcam video December 1, 2011 05:30 AM
My favorite Rutger Hauer scene ever - The diner in The Hitcher
Robert Harmon on THE HITCHER
Teaser
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The Hitcher (1986) Original Trailer [FHD] - Trailer
2nd HITCHER TALK on 2011 12 12 at 12 28 - Behind the Scenes
4K UHD & Blu-ray Trailer - Teaser
Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE HITCHER - Featurette
C Thomas Howell on THE HITCHER - Featurette
Collector's Edition Unboxing - Featurette
FilmfactoryShorts's webcam video December 1, 2011 05:30 AM - Behind the Scenes
My favorite Rutger Hauer scene ever - The diner in The Hitcher - Clip
Robert Harmon on THE HITCHER - Featurette
Teaser - Teaser
The Hitcher (1986) - Jim meets Ryder - Clip
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