Here is the plot summary for "The Hitcher": On a stormy night, young Jim Halsey (Rutger Hauer) embarks on a road trip from Chicago to California, tasked with delivering a luxury car to its owner. As he drives through the desolate landscape, fatigue begins to set in, and his attention starts to waver. That's when he spots a mysterious hitchhiker (John Ryder, played by C. Thomas Howell) thumbing for a ride on the side of the road. Despite initial reservations, Jim decides to pick up the stranger, who seems friendly and harmless. However, as they chat and get acquainted, Jim starts to feel uneasy about his new passenger's peculiar behavior and unsettling remarks. As the night wears on, Ryder's demeanor becomes increasingly menacing, revealing a sinister intention behind his innocent-looking smile. As Jim tries to shake off the feeling of unease, he begins to realize that Ryder is not just any ordinary hitchhiker. He is a calculating and ruthless psychopath who will stop at nothing to achieve his twisted goals. As the two men continue their journey across the desert landscape, the tension builds, and Jim finds himself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse. With his wits as his only defense against the cunning Ryder, Jim must use all his skills and resourcefulness to survive the night and outsmart the psychopath. But as the body count rises and the stakes grow higher, it becomes clear that Ryder will not rest until he has claimed Jim's life as his own. Directed by Robert Harmon, "The Hitcher" is a tense and suspenseful thriller that pays homage to classic road movies while also delivering a chilling tale of terror on the open road. With its atmospheric tension, clever plot twists, and outstanding performances from Hauer and Howell, this cult classic has become a staple of the horror genre, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats and begging for more.