Hitcher in the Dark
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Hitcher in the Dark

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 4,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Young and handsome Mark Glazer roams around the southeastern United States in his decked out camper, picking up single female hitchhikers. Once he has the unsuspecting travelers trapped inside his RV, Mark savagely assaults and then murders them by slashing their throats, taking photos of the grisly aftermath to add into his macabre collection. But everything changes when he happens to meet Daniela, a spitting image for his deceased mother, who soon becomes the victim of his most savage torments...

Directed by one of the true godfathers of Italian horror and exploitation cinema, Umberto Lenzi (Cannibal Ferox), HITCHER IN THE DARK is an ultra violent mix of suspense thriller and action which stars Josie Bissett (Melrose Place), Jason Saucier (Sister Sister), and Joe Balogh (Moonstalker) as Mark. One of several films produced in the United States by Joe D'Amato (Emanuelle in America) that attempted to tie itself in with a popular American film, this was marketed in Italy as 'Hitcher 2,' and makes its worldwide Blu-ray debut from Vinegar Syndrome in a brand new 4K restoration of its original 35mm negative!

directed by: Umberto Lenzi
starring: Joe Balogh, Josie Bissett, Jason Saucier
1989 / 95 min / 1.85:1 / English

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original camera negative
  • Commentary track with film historians and authors Samm Deighan and Kat Ellinger
  • Archival video interview with writer/director Umberto Lenzi
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.2814813 / 5 from 135 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Blu-ray release of 'Hitcher in the Dark' offers a newly scanned and restored 4K transfer with excellent picture quality and packaging. The film, directed by Umberto Lenzi, is praised for its special effects and creeper protagonist, though opinions on the ending and slasher elements vary. The product includes a commentary track, archival interview, and reversible cover artwork.

Summary topics

  • thriller (10%): Customers have mixed opinions about the thriller, with some finding it disappointing and others enjoying it.
  • movie (20%): Many customers stated that this movie is great, with a hilarious creeper protagonist and decent special effects.
  • transfer (8%): Customers raved about the transfer, with many mentioning that it was excellent and had great sound.

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Review highlights

  • "Another beautifully restored film from VS. This transfer looks great and I really love this movie." — Scott C.
  • "Entertaining thriller slasher with excellent quality picture and sound." — Kresh R.
  • "The effects in the darks look incredible I'm excited to see this film" — Raymond S.

Reviews

Hitcher in the Dark

"(Spoilers) This was a decent thriller but I wasn't overwhelmed by it as it went along. Then toward the end it was looking like the bad guy was going to get away with it and I actually appreciated it going that way. I thought it was refreshing and realistic to have a downer ending. But then they didn't commit and it went down a rank for me. Still a decent movie. Update: I just watched the bonus interview with the director and he says that he was forced the make the happy ending. If he had his way the movie would have ended on a dark note. I feel better knowing that."

— Travis H. (3/5)

Final restored version of lenzis

"Final restored version of lenzis 1989 film with commentary and multiple covers. Very nice."

— Miles M. (5/5)

Late 80s time capsule

"Pretty good kidnapping thriller. I really enjoyed this one, has a great 80s asthetic to it. The scenery is pretty great and filled with late 80's highway and city scapes. The soundtrack is very good. Plus T&A."

— Erik G. (3/5)

Hitcher in the Dark

"Nasty little film from one of the greats, Lenzi. Has his sleazy side showing along with the violence he’s famous for. Great little flick"

— john s. (4/5)

Love the Slipcover

"Enjoyable movie. Great transfer. Very happy with this purchase!"

— Matt L. (5/5)

Good flick

"Good flick"

— Raja A. (5/5)

Hitcher in the RV Park

"Italian exploitation maestro Umberto Lenzi delivers a wonderfully sleazy, mean-spirited psychological thriller with sun-drenched Florida beachside locations and grimy RV interiors. Bursting with delicious, over-the-top overacting, a nude Melrose Place star and a quirky synth score. The finale was hilarious."

— Kevin G. (5/5)

I’d stop for this one

"Sleazy little thriller with a fresh faced Josie Bissett showing it all? Sign me up!"

— Travis J. (4/5)

Great Italian Horror

"Brutal and bloody and Italian"

— Corey S. (5/5)

Seminal Lenzi

"Good slasher from the master, Lenzi."

— Frank M. (5/5)

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