The terror starts the moment he stops.
The Premise
On a stormy night, young Jim, who transports a luxury car from Chicago to California to deliver it to its owner, feeling tired and sleepy, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, who has appeared out of nowhere, thinking that a good conversation will help him not to fall asleep. He will have enough time to deeply regret such an unmeditated decision.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Thriller, The Hitcher taps into fundamental fears. The 7.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of cop-killer, sadism, gun continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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