Review of The Hitcher (1986) by Buffy K — 31 Oct 2007

Rutger Hauer is king of creepy! Twisted & outrageous - this is a horror classic!

This review of The Hitcher (1986) was written by Buffy K on 31 Oct 2007.

The Hitcher has generally received positive reviews.

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