Hitcher in the Dark
Hitcher in the Dark

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Hitcher in the Dark

1989
Movie
95 min
Italian

A sick young man drives around in his daddy's camper, looking for lone stray females to kidnap, torture, rape and murder.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Fred Olen RayGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A drifter with a mysterious past witnesses a murder and becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. He finds himself on the run from both the authorities and the killers, desperate to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot that reaches the highest levels of power.

Critical Reception

Hitcher in the Dark received mixed reviews, with critics often praising Rutger Hauer's intense performance but criticizing the film's convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audiences generally found it a serviceable thriller, though not particularly groundbreaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Rutger Hauer delivers a compelling and intense performance as the enigmatic drifter.

  • The film struggles with a confusing narrative and a lack of clarity in its motivations.

  • While atmospheric, the thriller elements are not always effectively executed.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title and a similar premise, 'Hitcher in the Dark' is not a sequel or remake of the 1986 film 'The Hitcher', although it features Rutger Hauer in a role that bears some resemblance to his character in that film.

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JPV852

JPV852

Decent scenery and even direction, this is often times dull and filled with bad dialogue and some poor acting, though Josie Bissett was a looker for sure. Outside of her, nothing much to really to like as the thriller aspect fell flat and t...