The Hitcher 4K Blu-ray
The Hitcher in 4K Blu-ray delivers a chilling thriller where a young man, Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell), picks up a hitchhiker named John Ryder (Rutger Hauer) while driving across the desert. What begins as a simple favor quickly turns into a terrifying nightmare as Ryder reveals his deadly intentions. This suspenseful classic, known for its relentless tension and haunting performances, especially from Hauer, is now presented in stunning 4K, offering an even more immersive experience of this gripping horror film.
Special Features:
- Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
- A new 4k restoration by Second Sight Films from the original camera negative supervised and approved by Director Robert Harmon
- UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
- Features Dolby Atmos and original stereo audio mixes
- New audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- Audio commentary with Robert Harmon and Writer Eric Red
- Scene specific audio commentary with Robert Harmon, Eric Red, Executive Producer Edward S Feldman, Composer Mark Isham, Director of Photography John Seale and Actors Rutger Hauer and C Thomas Howell
- The Projection Booth Podcast: featuring Robert Harmon and Rutger Hauer
- Bullseye: a new interview with Robert Harmon
- Penning the Ripper: a new interview with Eric Red
- Doomed to Live: a new interview with C Thomas Howell
- The Man from Oz: a new interview with John Seale
- A Very Formative Score: a new interview with Mark Isham
- Duel Runner: Leigh Singer on the evolution of The Hitcher and Rutger Hauer
- China Lake: a short film by Robert Harmon newly restored
- The Calling Card: Robert Harmon on China Lake
- Telephone: a short film by Eric Red
- The Hitcher: How Do These Movies Get Made?
- Trailers
Limited Edition Contents:
- Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Adam Stothard
- 200-page hardback book with exclusive Robert Harmon interview by Lou Thomas, exclusive Eric Red interview by Matt Thrift, new essays by Heather Drain, David Kittredge, Craig Ian Mann, Rebecca McCallum, Meagan Navarro and Jon Towlson, archival Fangoria article and Behind-the-Scenes photo gallery
- Soft cover book of Eric Red’s original screenplay for The Hitcher
- 6 collectors' art cards
Format: Blu-ray / 4K Ultra HD
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region Free
Release Date: 20 Sep 2024
Originally Issued: 1986
No of Discs: 2
Genre: Horror
Run Time: 93 mins
SECOND SIGHT RELEASE. PLAYABLE IN THE U.S.