The Hitcher (1986)

Theatrical - Wide 1986-02-21

Cast Rutger Hauer C. Thomas Howell Jennifer Jason Leigh Jeffrey DeMunn
Directed by Robert Harmon
Written by Eric Red

Genres: Action Drama Thriller

Synopsis

A young man transporting a car to another state is stalked along the road by a cunning and relentless serial killer who eventually frames the driver for a string of murders. Chased by police and shadowed by the killer, the driver’s only help comes from a truck stop waitress.

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