The Hitcher

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Mark H I know the critics attacked this film but it is a cult classic. Rutger Hauer's performance is chilling. He oozes menace with every line. The whole point of a horror film is to inspire fear in the audience. This film delivers that in spades. The story isn't terrible. An argument can be made for the implausibility of all films. Yes there are moments where you question why the main character didn't do something else but fear doesn't lend itself to rational thought. Just get your popcorn and run with it. It's good escapist entertainment. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/25 Full Review Teddy B Thrilling enough, 'The Hitcher' provides serviceable entertainment but doesn't go far beyond that... Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/25 Full Review Audience Member I saw this back in '86 and found it frightening. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/30/24 Full Review John C 'The Hitcher' is certainly a tense and gripping ride through the across the desolate highways of middle America and if you're looking for a standout performance then Rutger Hauer steals the show. He's the complete nut-job who you really don't want to offer a lift to if you see him at the side of the road. While the counterpoint is out unlucky hero, played by C. Thomas Howell, who also holds his own as the young protagonist caught in an escalating nightmare. The film thrives on its cat-and-mouse dynamic, which will definitely give you moments of high tension and edge-of-your-seat thrills. Of course, being made in the eighties, you get practical effects which add some much-needed realism to the action which grounds the atmosphere in a gritty, real-world feel that suits the film's tone. However, the pacing does falter in places, with certain stretches feeling overly drawn out. Also, the story does tend to hinge sometimes on coincidences that may strain credibility for some viewers. But, despite these flaws, 'The Hitcher' is a worthwhile 'bare-bones' thriller which makes for a darkly entertaining journey. Fans of psychological thrillers and intense simple chase stories should find it is worth watching allowing its atmosphere and performances make up for its occasional lapses in logic and pacing. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review To F Es bastante tensa y tiene algo escenas muy obvias y hasta absurdas oír así decirlo. Pero su historia y los personajes están muy bien hechos, hay algunas escenas que si destacan mucho y hace que estés pegado a la pantalla en todo momento. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review nick s Slick thriller with good cinematography, lighting and car stunts. My only issue with it is that it's a bit overcooked and improbable, especially near the end. I also thought the characters could have had a better connection. But overall it's a nice, brooding horror/thriller. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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