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  • Actors: Sean Bean, Skip O'Brien, Travis Schuldt, Sophia Bush, Neal McDonough
  • Directors: Dave Meyers
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Oct 2009
  • Run Time: 84 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000TP4FW0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,170 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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20 years is a long time in the lifeline of movie plot-arc necessities. It's also a pretty big generational stretch in the lives of audience demographics, which may be part of the reason the producers of this remake of the 1986 cult horror classic felt the need to update the original spare mano-a-mano backbone into a girl-and-mano-a-mano. The Twilight Zone-ish setup is still a pretty neat idea: regular guy on a lonely highway picks up a hitchhiker who turns out to be a psychopathic killer with some very unsettling supernatural might. Fans of the original could hardly hope for a demon villain with such creepy charisma as Rutger Hauer. But Sean Bean makes a respectable replacement, with his understated stare and stewing rage that brings a new brand of hair-raising devilry to the role of hitcher John Ryder. The lone "good guy" originated by a boyish C. Thomas Howell has been upgraded to a lovesick couple.

In a twisty touch, Jim (Zachary Knighton) and Grace (Sophia Bush, of One Tree Hill fame) trade gender roles, with Jim turning wimpy and feminine and Grace becoming a shotgun-toting testoster-ette. The body count's a little higher and the gore factor increased by the power of 20 (years), but some of the original film's set pieces remain much the same-- body-snapping case in point being an 18-wheeler being put to use as a old-fashioned torture rack. While the original might have placed a bit more emphasis on the philosophical and existential elements of evil passing from soul to soul, it wasn't exactly an intellectual thrill ride. Likewise, 2007's The Hitcher is no art film, and it can't be faulted for choosing fright and might for audiences that are always looking for bigger and more elaborate splats for their horror entertainment buck. And if you stick out your thumb for this one, expect plenty of splat. --Ted Fry



Synopsis

Music video director Dave Meyers's debut film is an updated version of the 1986 shocker of the same name, featuring Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings Triology) in the title role of a chillingly sadistic hitchhiker. Twenty-something couple Grace (Sophia Bush from One Tree Hill) and Jim (Zachary Knighton) embark on a road trip across the American Southwest to meet up with Grace's friends on vacation. Things get off to a bad start when they almost run over a hitchhiker in the middle of a rainstorm, and then leave him to fend for himself. When they later run into the man (Bean), who calls himself John Ryder, at a gas station, their consciences get the best of them, and they agree to give him a ride to the next town. The couple's passenger quickly turns on his hosts, and although they manage to escape, he follows them and makes their lives a living hell. Soon, Grace and Jim find themselves framed for John Ryder's vicious crimes, and they are on the run from both the authorities and the Hitcher, of whose existence no one but they are aware. As their flight gets increasingly desperate and the Hitcher's methods of torture more brutal, Grace and Jim struggle desperately to discern what the man wants, and why he has chosen them. The film benefits from its beautiful, desolate desert setting, as it highlights the solitude and desperation of the couple's situation. Despite a few problems of plausibility and the frequent foolishness of the protagonists--to which horror fans are well-accustomed--The Hitcher delivers fright in all the right places, as well as beautiful women and plenty of gore.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth pulling over for, 23 Jul 2008
By KM (England) - See all my reviews
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I'm always a little sceptical when watching remakes as generally they tend to be appalling but `The Hitcher' is an exception to the rule as it turned out to be one of the best thrillers that I've seen - remake or otherwise.

The film is about a young couple who take a trip to go to a Spring break party and pick up a hitchhiker along the way. After he pulls a knife out on them, they literally kick him out of the car but he keeps on coming back for more, killing anyone else who gets in his way in the process.

This has to be one of the most fast-paced, exciting, scary and edge-of-my-seat thrillers that I can remember. I watched the original years ago and really liked it but I can't remember feeling the high level of suspense and excitement that I felt when watching this version (I must watch the original again sometime). I always thought Sean Bean wouldn't be scary at all but in this he is absolutely terrifying. In some (most) scenes you I knew he was going to be there and it still didn't fail to make me jump when he popped up!

The special effects are stunning with some amazing car chases where they get flipped, blown up and smashed to pieces. It is also fairly gory, again with some very realistic effects, but doesn't go over the top when it comes to the level of gore shown. It is a little farfetched at times and there are a fair few plot holes, but all-in-all this is a very enjoyable film where the action and intense tension and thrills don't stop for a second.

Highly recommended for fans of the original and new-comers alike. If you imagine a film that is a mix between Duel or Road Kill and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, you begin to imagine what this film is like.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars When the original is perfect, why bother? , 31 Dec 2008
By K-Pax (Bonnie Scotland) - See all my reviews
The Hitcher with Rutger Hauer is one of my favourite films of all time. He was perfect in the role and his insanity and intensity made for one of the most memorable 'baddies' of the 80's. So, it was with some trepidation that I watched the re-make with my girlfriend, who hadn't seen the original. Interestingly, she really enjoyed this but I couldn't help but compare every aspect to the original. Sean Bean is a good actor but I didn't find his performance really convinced me - it would be nigh impossible to take it on to another level from Hauer's. It's not a bad film but when you have perfection, it is very hard to beat. The soundtrack to this was interesting but to my mind, it didn't fit with the film. At one point, Nine Inch Nails 'Closer' came on but this song makes me think of sex rather than insanity and murder. Maybe that's just me. An enjoyable enough re-make but go for the original for Hauer's performance alone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No Hitchers please!, 4 Jan 2008
By stelly (yorks) - See all my reviews
Well not having seen the original, but knowing that Rutger Hauer was the creepy hitcher in the original film i was intrigued that Sean Bean would be playing the psycho. I wasn't disappointed. This film had all elements i enjoy from a thriller/horror. Scare and jump out my skin factor, plus a plausable psycho guy. Hats off to the young female she really had the biggest balls. I enjoyed this film, must see the original now but dont think it will put me off the remake. The thing about Sean Bean being the massacring psycho is you wouldn't fail to be not just charmed but seduced by him. Even with a knife to your throat he is very sexy!
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