Hitcher in the Dark
Hitcher in the Dark (Template:Langx) is a 1989 psychological thriller directed by Italian director Umberto Lenzi.
Plot
Mark Glazer is a mentally disturbed young man, who has a sexual obsession for his dead mother. He drives around in his father's RV in order to pick up female hitchhikers to kidnap, assault, and murder so he can fulfill his sexual desires. One of the women he picks up is protagonist Daniela, who, unfortunately for her, strongly resembles his mother, and she is about to take her life's ride.
Cast
- Joe Balogh as Mark Glazer
- Josie Bissett as Daniela Foster
- Jason Saucier as Kevin
- Robin Fox as Mark's Father
Production
Hitcher in the Dark was made by Umberto Lenzi for Filmirage for crediting him as Humphrey Humbert on Ghosthouse.Template:Sfn Lenzi claimed the film was influenced by The Collector while stating later concluding was disappointed with the film the ending of the film had to be changed.Template:Sfn
Release and reception
Hitcher in the Dark was first released in 1989.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn In GoreZone, Loris Curci called it a "well-crafted psychological thriller in the style of Lenzi's giallo shockers."Template:Sfn
References
Sources
External links
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