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The Hitcher

Never pick up strangers.

5.9

2007•1h 24m

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.

Production

Production

Cast

Photo of Sean Bean

Sean Bean

John Ryder

Photo of Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush

Grace Andrews

Photo of Zachary Knighton

Zachary Knighton

Jim Halsey

Photo of Neal McDonough

Neal McDonough

Lieutenant Esteridge

Photo of Kyle Davis

Kyle Davis

Store Clerk

Photo of Danny Bolero

Danny Bolero

Officer Edwards

Photo of Jeffrey Hutchinson

Jeffrey Hutchinson

Young Father

Photo of Travis Schuldt

Travis Schuldt

Harlan Bremmer Jr.

Photo of Yara Martinez

Yara Martinez

Beth

Photo of Lauren Cohn

Lauren Cohn

Marlene

Photo of Damon Carney

Damon Carney

Negotiator

Photo of Michael J. Fisher

Michael J. Fisher

Transport Guard #2

Photo of Kurt Bryant

Kurt Bryant

Paramedic (uncredited)

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Reviews

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Wuchak

7/10

**_Thrilling desert road flick improves upon the original_**

This takes the template of the original movie from the mid-80s, augments the character of Nash by turning her into the protagonist’s girlfriend, Grace (Sophia Bush), makes the villain more believable (Sean Bean), effectively clarifies things without going overboard and has a way more satisfying climax. It also cuts out the fat for a welcome streamlined experience.

It’s different enough so that you don’t feel like you’re watching the same movie.

It runs 1h 24m and was shot in the summer of 2006 in the greater Sante Fe area of north-central New Mexico, as well as Austin, Texas (University of Texas and studio work).

GRADE: B

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