The Hitcher

A young man driving a powerful car across the country picks up a menacing hitchhiker, who soon reveals himself to be a ruthless psychopath. The driver finds himself framed for the hitchhiker's brutal murders and must race against time to prove his innocence while being relentlessly pursued by the killer and the police.

Upon its release, 'The Hitcher' was noted for its bleak atmosphere, intense suspense, and chilling performance by Rutger Hauer. While some critics found its violence excessive, others praised its effective terror and taut direction, establishing it as a cult classic in the thriller genre.

• Rutger Hauer delivers a memorably terrifying performance as the titular antagonist.
• The film is lauded for its unrelenting tension and nightmarish atmosphere.
• Praised for its effective use of suspense and brutal, primal horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's intense suspense and Rutger Hauer's iconic portrayal of the killer. Many appreciate its dark and gritty tone, though some find the violence to be quite graphic.

Rutger Hauer improvised the film's most famous line, 'I want to do a little job on your brain,' during the interrogation scene.