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Sean Bean (Actor), Sophia Bush (Actor), Dave Meyers (Director) Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough, Kyle Davis
  • Directors: Dave Meyers
  • Producers: Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Bradley Fuller, Alfred Haber
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Oct. 2009
  • Run Time: 84 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000TP4FW0
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Remake of the 1986 cult horror classic. Jim Halsey and Grace Andrews (Zachary Knighton and Sophia Bush) are a young couple on a road trip across country who decide to help a hitchhiker, John Ryder (Sean Bean), caught in a downpour. Unfortunately, the hitcher turns out to be a crazed killer intent on murdering the couple. After finally managing to shed their assailant, the pair discover that Ryder has committed more murders and framed them for the crimes. Now prime suspects in a murder hunt, the couple are forced to track down Ryder in an effort to clear their names.

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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

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4.0 out of 5 starsWorth pulling over for
By Dr Evil VINE VOICE on 23 July 2008
Format: DVD
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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3.0 out of 5 starsI wouldn't pick me up....
By Corey Newcombe on 16 May 2015
Format: Blu-ray
This is the remake of the Rutger Hauer classic, about John Ryder, the titular character, and his unknown rationale for killing road users.

This time, the very good Sean Bean plays Ryder, but there is a little twist in the movie as girl power comes along, and Jim Halsey takes a back seat in the action.

Michael bay is really on to a good thing with his Platinum Dunes company. he regurgitates classic or cult horror movies, puts good looking people in the victim roles, and happily watches newbies who have never seen the originals, or haters who want to criticise the film, line his wallet with ticket fees.

Luckily, i'm one of those rare people who don't mind if these films are re-made. It's not going to affect my life, and i like to see just what has been done to justify a re-make.

Bean is excellent as Ryder, though he doesn't have the mysticism of Hauer, he is still menacing and strange enough to own the film.

It's certainly more violent than the original, and more flashy and better made, but not as tense. there are some shot for shot scenes in the film, and the script is a lot poorer, but it's dumb fun, and good enough to be one of the better re-makes of recent times.

It doesn't go on for too long, and the slim running time benefits the film, as it never really becomes boring, but we never really focus on the two victims long enough to really care.

A good Friday night movie, but instantly forgettable.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn effective and creepy horror/thriller
By Amazon Customer VINE VOICE on 30 April 2007
Format: DVD
The Hitcher is a re-make of the original film which was released in 1986.

The story follows a couple (Jim and Grace) who offer a lift to a hitchhiker (played by Sean Bean). They soon realise he is a psycho when he holds a knife to Graces head. They manage to kick him out of the car and think that's the last the have seen of him. Unfortunately for them, things go from bad to worse, as they soon realise the killer will not disappear quietly from their lives.

Not having seen the original I can't compare the two. However, watching this version as a film in its own right, it is an effective horror/thriller with strong performances from all involved. The couple portray the frightened victims, who are desperate to survive, very well. Sean Bean doesn't have to flex his acting muscles too much, but he plays the role of psycho killer extremely convincingly.

The action is at times very violent but, apart from one genuinely shocking scene, it doesn't end up being as sick as other films from this genre, (for example Wolf Creek or Hostel). There are a few bits that will make you jump but it doesn't have the sustained terror of some recent horrors (again Wolf Creek). The pace is kept high throughout which means the film never starts to drag. The two lead characters are likeable enough which helps you have some sympathy in their plight to evade the killer.

Overall fans of the horror/thriller genre will find something to like here. With strong performances and a fast pace it is definitely a well above average chiller.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA pretty solid remake!
By Brit Boy TOP 500 REVIEWER on 28 May 2008
Format: DVD
I actually went to see this 2007 remake of 'The Hitcher' at the cinema before I had even seen the original 1986 film. In fact, it was only a few months ago that I finally decided to buy the original on DVD. I have to say though that the Robert Harmon directed classic was indeed much better. However, I do think that this is a pretty solid remake and a good film in it's own right.

I thought that Sean Bean was very believable and menacing as John Ryder aka 'The Hitcher'. The stunts, explosions, car chases and special effects are amazing. I know that there have been some pretty poor remakes of classic films that have been made in the past but this is certainly not one of them. Sean has long since been a 'name' over in the US, but I think he deserves to be bigger stateside. I regard him as one of our best actors.

Recommended!
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