CFF: The Hitcher (1986)
1h 43m
Join Vincent and Tangella as they watch "The Hitcher" from 1986 with Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Released in 1986, The Hitcher is a gripping horror thriller that takes audiences on a harrowing journey through the desolate highways of West Texas. When a young motorist picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, a relentless game of cat and mouse begins. The traveler finds himself drawn into a web of terror as the enigmatic stranger wreaks havoc at every turn. With an atmosphere steeped in tension and danger, the film explores themes of survival and the unpredictable nature of human behavior. Directed by Robert Harmon and featuring a chilling performance by Rutger Hauer, this intense ride keeps viewers on edge, solidifying its place as a cult classic of the genre.
Cast:
Rutger Hauer as John Ryder
C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Nash
Jeffrey DeMunn as Captain Esteridge
John M. Jackson as Sergeant Starr
Billy Greenbush as Trooper Donner
Jack Thibeau as Trooper Prestone
Gene Davis as Trooper Dodge
Henry Darrow as Trooper Hancock
Armin Shimerman as Interrogation Sergeant