Review of The Hitcher (2007) by Katy M — 11 Sep 2012

It was ok but Sean Bean is no Rutger Hauer.

This review of The Hitcher (2007) was written by Katy M on 11 Sep 2012.

The Hitcher has generally received mixed reviews.

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