A serial killer pins his crimes on two college students who gave him a ride.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Sean Bean | ... | John Ryder | |
| Sophia Bush | ... | Grace Andrews | |
| Zachary Knighton | ... | Jim Halsey | |
| Neal McDonough | ... | Lt. Esteridge | |
| Kyle Davis | ... | Buford's Store Clerk | |
| Skip O'Brien | ... | Sheriff Harlan Bremmer Sr. | |
| Travis Schuldt | ... | Deputy Harlan Bremmer Jr. | |
| Danny Bolero | ... | Officer Edwards | |
| Jeffrey Hutchinson | ... | Young Father | |
| Yara Martinez | ... | Beth | |
| Lauren Cohn | ... | Marlene | |
| Michael J. Fisher | ... | Transport Guard #2 (as Mike Fisher) | |
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Joe Self | ... | Transport Guard #1 (as Joseph Michael Self) |
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Brad Robinson | ... | Correctional Officer |
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While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, the college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to the hitchhiker John Ryder. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim succeeds to throw him out of the car on the road. On the next morning, the young couple sees John in another car with a family, and while trying to advise the driver that the man is dangerous, they have an accident. While walking on the road, they find the whole family stabbed in the car, and John sees that the driver is still alive. He drives to a restaurant seeking for help, but the police blame Jim and Grace to the murder and send them to the police station. However, John kills the policemen and pursues the couple, playing a tragic and violent mouse and cat game with Grace and Jim. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Keywords:
college student | psychopath | on the road | serial killer | police station |Taglines:
Never pick up strangers.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong bloody violence, terror and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 January 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$7,818,239, 21 January 2007, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$16,472,961Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$25,393,046Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Written by Tony Macaulay
Performed by David Soul
Courtesy of David Soul
By Arrangement with Nola Leone/Ace Music Services, LLC
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Don't Give Up on UsWritten by Tony Macaulay
Performed by David Soul
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There is 1 good thing in this film Sophie Bush. Having watched the original Hitcher with the legendary Rutger Hauer i always remember thinking how creepy the guy was. He was a natural and also pretty much unknown at the time. This remake however had nothing like the effect of the original. Yes maybe because I know whats going to happen even though there are some subtle differences but Sean Bean. I don't think an actor that well known fits this part. The other annoying thing is that no matter what happens to the kids in the film, Attacked, accused of murder blah blah they still continue to their ultimate destination. Any normal person would ring the police or turn around and go back... DOH !!!!
Don't bother in my opinion