Filmed really well. C. Thomas Howell has his moments but Rutger Hauer definitely overshadows as the tough, careless, nothing-to-lose hitcher. Jennifer Jason Leigh's performance is laughable and deserved to get pulled apart by the truck.
See the newer version...intense.
This review of The Hitcher (1986) was written by Laura M on 27 Jan 2008.
The Hitcher has generally received positive reviews.
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