DVD
- Killers/The Killers [Special Edition] [2 Discs] [1947] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Prancer Returns (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Hilary and Jackie [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Traffic - Criterion Collection [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Easy Come, Easy Go (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Mostly Martha [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Fun in Acapulco (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Thin Blue Lie (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Two of Us (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Vampire Clan (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Strange Love of Martha Ivers (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Bloody Streetz (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Killer Bodies [4 Discs] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Score (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Killer Snakes [4 Discs] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Continued Adventures of Reptile Man (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Barocco (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Unfaithful Wife (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Biches [1969] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Dinner Rush [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Breathless
- Foreign Ghosts (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Anoche Sone Contigo (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Black Stallion Returns (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Hello Kitty Becomes a Princess (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Average customer rating:
- A Hundred Times Better Than The Original
- Not a hitcher to pick up
- How bad is it?
- Intense Thriller
- Better than I thought it would be
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The Hitcher (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Sean Bean , Sophia Bush , Zachary Knighton , Neal McDonough , and Kyle Davis (II)
Director: Dave Meyers
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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- Alpha Dog (Widescreen Edition)
- Smokin' Aces (Widescreen Edition)
- Ghost Rider (Two-Disc Extended Cut)
- Deja Vu
- Night at the Museum (Widescreen Edition)
ASIN: B000NO3DLG
Release Date: 2007-05-01 |
Amazon.com
20 years is a long time in the lifeline of movie plot-arc necessities. It's also a pretty big generational stretch in the lives of audience demographics, which may be part of the reason the producers of this remake of the 1986 cult horror classic felt the need to update the original spare mano-a-mano backbone into a girl-and-mano-a-mano. The Twilight Zone-ish setup is still a pretty neat idea: regular guy on a lonely highway picks up a hitchhiker who turns out to be a psychopathic killer with some very unsettling supernatural might. Fans of the original could hardly hope for a demon villain with such creepy charisma as Rutger Hauer. But Sean Bean makes a respectable replacement, with his understated stare and stewing rage that brings a new brand of hair-raising devilry to the role of hitcher John Ryder. The lone "good guy" originated by a boyish C. Thomas Howell has been upgraded to a lovesick couple. In a twisty touch, Jim (Zachary Knighton, sorta unknown) and Grace (Sophia Bush, of One Tree Hill fame) trade gender roles, with Jim turning wimpy and feminine and Grace becoming a shotgun-toting testoster-ette. The body count's a little higher and the gore factor increased by the power of 20 (years), but some of the original film's set pieces remain much the same-- body-snapping case in point being an 18-wheeler being put to use as a old-fashioned torture rack. While the original might have placed a bit more emphasis on the philosophical and existential elements of evil passing from soul to soul, it wasn't exactly an intellectual thrill ride. Likewise, 2007's The Hitcher is no art film, and it can't be faulted for choosing fright and might for audiences that are always looking for bigger and more elaborate splats for their horror entertainment buck. And if you stick out your thumb for this one, expect plenty of splat. --Ted Fry
Description
A road trip takes a deadly turn in this terrifying thriller about a young couple (Sophia Bush and Zachary Knighton) tormented by a psychotic hitchhiker (Sean Bean) who forces them to face their fears head-on. The open road becomes a battleground of blood and metal in the race to reveal the chilling truth about this relentless killer. No one knows who he is, what he's after, or how to stop this "truly twisted villain"*. Watch the madness unfold with intense edge-of-your-seat chase sequences drive this sinister film to a deadly ending you won't soon forget!
Customer Reviews:
A Hundred Times Better Than The Original.......2007-06-28
I saw the original years ago.
I wasn't impressed with it then,
sure Rutger Hauer was creepy,
but you could see him being crazy a thousand miles away, so it didn't catch you off-guard.
Naturally,
when the remake released I was apprehensive about picking it up.
I mean why remake a movie that wasn't that good to begin with.
The answer; to make it a hundred times better.
The much needed injection of action
puts the proverbial petal to the metal.
This flicks got more thrills, action, and blood than the original;
It's superior to it in every way.
Once the movie starts,(and it wastes no time doing that),
it doesn't let up until the credits roll.
This is the flick the term "Thrill ride" was invented for.
Character development, plot, purpose, and the law of physics
are tossed to the wind, in exchange for good fun ride.
(Half the time I was like "No Way!" & "This guy is unstoppable")
He is an enigma alright, and he will hunt you down, regardless.
Thrill after non-stop thrill,
will not only put you on the edge of you seat,
but will make you fall flat on your face,
so enjoy the ride to the carpet.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Keep your eyes on the road, and break for no one.
Not a hitcher to pick up.......2007-06-26
once upon a time not so long ago, Hollywood execs gave the thumbs up to remake the classic mo vie Psycho. Since then, every classic horror movie has been fair game for new producers, directors and writers to have their way with. And thats where the pointless remake of The Hitcher comes in. As has been mentioned by countless other reviewers, Sean Bean in the place of Rutger Hauer is a noted loss, however the real issue with the remake is the changed storyline which is more of a blending of the original Hitcher and its direct to DVD sequel than anything new. The problem is that by making it a duo of good against a single evil, the tension is all but gone. The effects are very good, the chase is ok, but all in all even if you stop comparing the film to the original, the remake comes up one dimensionally flat. If you want a proper modern take on the premise of The Hitcher, see Highwaymen with Jim Caviezel. The story is compelling, the characters interesting and the whole thing comes off far better than even the few best elements of the Hitcher remake.
How bad is it?.......2007-06-23
Pretty bad. The original was a great film. This one was so stupid. An example is when the two kids instead of explaining who the real killer is they decide to steal a cop car and drive off. The Born Again Christian family who gets knifed to death is an interesting add in. Not sure what the Hollywood director was trying to do there. All in all save your money.
Intense Thriller.......2007-06-23
This is one of the better thriller movies I have seen. The mix of suspense and violence is just right and will keep you watching until the end.
Better than I thought it would be.......2007-06-19
THE HITCHER is actually a pretty good remake, and a pretty good thriller. I think we all know the premise: a young couple meets a hitchiker who ends up being a murderer. It's more than that though.. you get to care about the characeters, and you get to know them.
The two stand outs are clearly SEAN BEAN and SOPHIA BUSH. They both do a wonderful job. Sean Bean is just creepy as hell in this.. he will really scare the hell outta you. Sophia Bush shows that she can do more than One Tree Hill and teen drama's.. she is a good actress in this.
Have fun with the movie. Don't expect a masterpiece, but it certainly is good. Don't write it off because you don't like remakes.
-Kelly
<3
Average customer rating:
- A Hundred Times Better Than The Original
- Not a hitcher to pick up
- How bad is it?
- Intense Thriller
- Better than I thought it would be
|
The Hitcher (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Sean Bean , Sophia Bush , Zachary Knighton , Neal McDonough , and Kyle Davis (II)
Director: Dave Meyers
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
Crime
| Action & Adventure
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
General
| Horror
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
General
| Science Fiction & Fantasy
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
Bean, Sean
| ( B )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
McDonough, Neal
| ( M )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
All Universal Studios Titles
| Universal Studios Home Entertainment
| Studio Specials
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Action & Adventure
| Universal Studios Home Entertainment
| Studio Specials
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Science Fiction & Fantasy
| Universal Studios Home Entertainment
| Studio Specials
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
DVDs Under $10
| Universal Studios Home Entertainment
| Studio Specials
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
DVDs Under $7.49
| Today's Deals in DVD
| Special Features
| DVD
| Video
Similar Items:
- Alpha Dog (Widescreen Edition)
- Smokin' Aces (Widescreen Edition)
- Ghost Rider (Two-Disc Extended Cut)
- Deja Vu
- Night at the Museum (Widescreen Edition)
ASIN: B000NO3DLQ
Release Date: 2007-05-01 |
Amazon.com
20 years is a long time in the lifeline of movie plot-arc necessities. It's also a pretty big generational stretch in the lives of audience demographics, which may be part of the reason the producers of this remake of the 1986 cult horror classic felt the need to update the original spare mano-a-mano backbone into a girl-and-mano-a-mano. The Twilight Zone-ish setup is still a pretty neat idea: regular guy on a lonely highway picks up a hitchhiker who turns out to be a psychopathic killer with some very unsettling supernatural might. Fans of the original could hardly hope for a demon villain with such creepy charisma as Rutger Hauer. But Sean Bean makes a respectable replacement, with his understated stare and stewing rage that brings a new brand of hair-raising devilry to the role of hitcher John Ryder. The lone "good guy" originated by a boyish C. Thomas Howell has been upgraded to a lovesick couple. In a twisty touch, Jim (Zachary Knighton, sorta unknown) and Grace (Sophia Bush, of One Tree Hill fame) trade gender roles, with Jim turning wimpy and feminine and Grace becoming a shotgun-toting testoster-ette. The body count's a little higher and the gore factor increased by the power of 20 (years), but some of the original film's set pieces remain much the same-- body-snapping case in point being an 18-wheeler being put to use as a old-fashioned torture rack. While the original might have placed a bit more emphasis on the philosophical and existential elements of evil passing from soul to soul, it wasn't exactly an intellectual thrill ride. Likewise, 2007's The Hitcher is no art film, and it can't be faulted for choosing fright and might for audiences that are always looking for bigger and more elaborate splats for their horror entertainment buck. And if you stick out your thumb for this one, expect plenty of splat. --Ted Fry
Description
A road trip takes a deadly turn in this terrifying thriller about a young couple (Sophia Bush and Zachary Knighton) tormented by a psychotic hitchhiker (Sean Bean) who forces them to face their fears head-on. The open road becomes a battleground of blood and metal in the race to reveal the chilling truth about this relentless killer. No one knows who he is, what he's after, or how to stop this "truly twisted villain"*. Watch the madness unfold with intense edge-of-your-seat chase sequences drive this sinister film to a deadly ending you won't soon forget!
Customer Reviews:
A Hundred Times Better Than The Original.......2007-06-28
I saw the original years ago.
I wasn't impressed with it then,
sure Rutger Hauer was creepy,
but you could see him being crazy a thousand miles away, so it didn't catch you off-guard.
Naturally,
when the remake released I was apprehensive about picking it up.
I mean why remake a movie that wasn't that good to begin with.
The answer; to make it a hundred times better.
The much needed injection of action
puts the proverbial petal to the metal.
This flicks got more thrills, action, and blood than the original;
It's superior to it in every way.
Once the movie starts,(and it wastes no time doing that),
it doesn't let up until the credits roll.
This is the flick the term "Thrill ride" was invented for.
Character development, plot, purpose, and the law of physics
are tossed to the wind, in exchange for good fun ride.
(Half the time I was like "No Way!" & "This guy is unstoppable")
He is an enigma alright, and he will hunt you down, regardless.
Thrill after non-stop thrill,
will not only put you on the edge of you seat,
but will make you fall flat on your face,
so enjoy the ride to the carpet.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
Keep your eyes on the road, and break for no one.
Not a hitcher to pick up.......2007-06-26
once upon a time not so long ago, Hollywood execs gave the thumbs up to remake the classic mo vie Psycho. Since then, every classic horror movie has been fair game for new producers, directors and writers to have their way with. And thats where the pointless remake of The Hitcher comes in. As has been mentioned by countless other reviewers, Sean Bean in the place of Rutger Hauer is a noted loss, however the real issue with the remake is the changed storyline which is more of a blending of the original Hitcher and its direct to DVD sequel than anything new. The problem is that by making it a duo of good against a single evil, the tension is all but gone. The effects are very good, the chase is ok, but all in all even if you stop comparing the film to the original, the remake comes up one dimensionally flat. If you want a proper modern take on the premise of The Hitcher, see Highwaymen with Jim Caviezel. The story is compelling, the characters interesting and the whole thing comes off far better than even the few best elements of the Hitcher remake.
How bad is it?.......2007-06-23
Pretty bad. The original was a great film. This one was so stupid. An example is when the two kids instead of explaining who the real killer is they decide to steal a cop car and drive off. The Born Again Christian family who gets knifed to death is an interesting add in. Not sure what the Hollywood director was trying to do there. All in all save your money.
Intense Thriller.......2007-06-23
This is one of the better thriller movies I have seen. The mix of suspense and violence is just right and will keep you watching until the end.
Better than I thought it would be.......2007-06-19
THE HITCHER is actually a pretty good remake, and a pretty good thriller. I think we all know the premise: a young couple meets a hitchiker who ends up being a murderer. It's more than that though.. you get to care about the characeters, and you get to know them.
The two stand outs are clearly SEAN BEAN and SOPHIA BUSH. They both do a wonderful job. Sean Bean is just creepy as hell in this.. he will really scare the hell outta you. Sophia Bush shows that she can do more than One Tree Hill and teen drama's.. she is a good actress in this.
Have fun with the movie. Don't expect a masterpiece, but it certainly is good. Don't write it off because you don't like remakes.
-Kelly
<3
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- One Hour Photo [WS] [2002] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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- Sherlock Holmes Feature Film Collection [5 Discs] [1988] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Upstairs Downstairs: The Complete First Season [4 Discs] [1971] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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