You’ll definitely want to pick up The Hitcher (1986), as the seminal 1980s slasher gets the full Limited Edition overhaul from experts in the field, Second Sight Films. They present a brand-new, restored 4K version from the original camera negatives, supervised and approved by director Robert Harmon, set for release on September 30, 2024.
Get ready for a horrifying ride with director Robert Harmon’s and screenwriter Eric Red’s killer thriller, starring the late, inimitable Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) as the hitchhiker from hell, in a career-defining role that Empire described as ‘The best Hannibal Lector that never was’, who terrorises innocent drivers as they drive along the deserted Midwest highways.
On a long-distance drive across the deserted Midwest highways, young Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell) stops for a hitchhiker waiting by the roadside. But his thoughts of helping a human in need are blown wide apart as it soon becomes apparent that John Ryder (Hauer) is a relentless serial killer. Framed by the cold-blooded murderer for a string of slayings, his only help comes from a caring Truckstop waitress as they attempt to flee from both the law and the psychopath. Often copied, but never equalled, The Hitcher (1986) isn’t just one of the best thrillers of the 1980s; it’s a tour de force in gripping action from the first scene to the last.
The Limited Edition Dual 4K UHD and Blu-ray will be released on September 30, 2024, alongside Standard Editions on 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The Limited set is presented in a stunning collector’s package with new artwork by Adam Stothard and a 200-page hardback book. All three versions come complete with a wealth of special features, including new interviews, a new commentary, extensive archive material, two short films, and much more.
So, what are you waiting for? Hit the road with The Hitcher for a ride from hell wrapped in a box set from heaven.
Special Features
- A new 4K restoration by Second Sight Films from the original camera negative, supervised and approved by director Robert Harmon
- UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
- Features Dolby Atmos and original stereo audio mixes
- New audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- Audio commentary with Robert Harmon and writer Eric Red
- Scene-specific audio commentary with Robert Harmon, Eric Red, Executive Producer Edward S Feldman, Composer Mark Isham, Director of Photography John Seale and Actors Rutger Hauer and C Thomas Howell
- The Projection Booth Podcast: featuring Robert Harmon and Rutger Hauer
- Bullseye: A New Interview with Robert Harmon
- Penning the Ripper: A New Interview with Eric Red
- Doomed to Live: A New Interview with C Thomas Howell
- The Man from Oz: A New Interview with John Seale
- A Very Formative Score: a new interview with Mark Isham
- Duel Runner: Leigh Singer on the evolution of The Hitcher and Rutger Hauer
- China Lake: a short film by Robert Harmon
- The Calling Card: Robert Harmon on China Lake
- Telephone: a short film by Eric Red
- The Hitcher: How do these movies get made?
- Trailers Limited Edition Contents
Plus
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Adam Stothard, 200-page hardback book with exclusive Robert Harmon interview by Lou Thomas, exclusive Eric Red interview by Matt Thrift, new essays by Heather Drain, David Kittredge, Craig Ian Mann, Rebecca McCallum, Meagan Navarro and Jon Towlson, Eric Red’s original screenplay book, and six collectors’ art cards
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