The Hitcher

This week screening was 'The Hitcher' starring Sophia Bush and Sean Bean. 2 typical college kids are making the usual spring break road trip like all college kids in movies do and almost hit a guy in the middle of nowhere in the rain. After meeting up with him in a convenient store, they agree to give him a ride to the nearest motel, only on their way, they learn he's a psychopath killer.

The girl's the only smart one in this entire movie. Moral of the story boys: listen to your girlfriend in the first place. Cuz the more he didn't, the worse their situation became...

Yes, it's a remake but with a tad different stuff to keep today's culture interested. Yes, there's scene involving 2 semi's and a body. Yes, it was a tad predictable, but we still jumped at parts. And yes, parts of it reminded us of 'Jeepers Creepers' and 'Joy Ride'. But all things considered, it was actually pretty decent for a thriller/horror/soft action flick.

Best scene though (spoiler)- they're driving a stolen cop car in the desert with a helicopter and 3 cop cars chasing behind them. Cue NiN's 'Closer' and here comes the hitcher, speeding behind in a black trans am with a rifle. He single-handly takes out the 3 cop cars AND the helicopter, then passes the couple he's been terrorizing, giving them a 'hey, what's going on? dont mess with me' look and just drives off. NiN fades...