THE HITCHER
Label: Warner Bros.
Physical Media Release Date: 10/22/24.
Form of Release: 4K UHD Blu-ray.
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THE HITCHER SYNOPSIS:
A young man who escapes the clutches of a murderous hitchhiker is subsequently stalked by the hitcher and framed for his crimes.
The terror starts the moment he stops.
In this 1986 cult classic, director Robert Harmon thrills the viewer with the story of young Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell), who stops on the highway to pick up a hitchhiker, not knowing that by doing so, he opens the door to terrible evil. The mysterious hitcher, unforgettably portrayed by Rutger Hauer, is a relentless slaughterer, preying on those who invite him into their lives. Somewhat dismissed at the time of its original release, THE HITCHER developed a rabid fan following in the ensuing years, now properly recognized as one of the most memorable and terrifying thrillers of the 1980s.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Archival Commentary with Director Robert Harmon and Writer Eric Red
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Bullseye: An Interview with Director Robert Harmon
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Theatrical Trailer
THE HITCHER
RT Critic Score (as of 10/30/24)
66%.
RT Audience Score (as of 10/30/24)
74%.
MPAA
R.
Runtime
97 minutes.
Original Release
1986.
Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles
English SDH
Discs
4K Ultra HD
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD-100)
Playback
4K Blu-ray: Region
OUR VERDICT:
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+ First Time on 4K UHD
+ Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes
+ Commentary
- Minimal Bonus Features