The Hitch-Hiker
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The Hitch-Hiker

Two friends pick up a psychopathic escaped convict who tells them that he intends to murder them when the ride is over.

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The Hitch-Hiker (1953) follows two friends, Roy Collins and Gilbert Bowen, as they embark on a fishing trip to Mexico. Along the way, they make a fateful decision to pick up a hitchhiker named Emmett Myers, unaware that he is a psychopathic escaped convict. Myers reveals his deadly intentions to his captives, promising to kill them once he has reached his destination. The tension and fear escalate as Collins and Bowen realize the grave danger they are in, trapped with a ruthless killer who shows no mercy. As they struggle to find a way to escape from Myers' clutches, they face a harrowing battle for survival. With chilling suspense and thrilling twists, The Hitch-Hiker is a classic film noir that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the final heart-pounding conclusion. Don't miss this gripping tale of terror and survival on your next movie night.

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The Hitch-Hiker

Release Date:

29 Apr 1953

Writers:

Collier Young, Ida Lupino, Robert L. Joseph

Awards:

1 win

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