Plot

The Hitcher (2007) In this tense thriller, two college students, Jim Halsey and his girlfriend, Grace Andrews, embark on a road trip across the desolate New Mexico desert. On a rainy night, they pick up a hitchhiker, John Ryder, who seems harmless enough at first. However, their decision to give him a ride proves to be a deadly mistake. As soon as Ryder gets in the car, things start to go awry. He becomes increasingly aggressive and starts making unsettling comments, sending chills down Jim's spine. Despite Grace's reservations, they decide to drop Ryder off at the next town, but not before he gives them a sinister warning: "You're going to be sorry you ever picked me up." As they continue their journey, strange and ominous events begin to unfold. The couple starts to notice that Ryder seems to know more about their lives than he should, and his presence appears to be influencing the world around them in unsettling ways. Jim's growing paranoia and fear of Ryder's intentions become palpable as they struggle to shake off the feeling that they're trapped in a never-ending nightmare. As the body count rises, Jim and Grace find themselves entangled in a desperate game of cat and mouse with Ryder, who seems to have a twisted obsession with manipulating their lives. The couple must rely on each other's wits and cunning to survive this deadly encounter and make it out alive. With its gripping tension, clever plot twists, and a performance from Rutger Hauer that is both unnerving and mesmerizing, The Hitcher is a masterclass in suspenseful filmmaking that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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