The Hitch-Hiker
- Sat, Mar 14
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Director: Ida Lupino Run Time: 71 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1953
Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy, José Torvay, Sam Hayes, William Talman
Screenwriters: Collier Young, Ida Lupino
Producer: Collier Young
A taut and unnerving true crime classic from Ida Lupino. Roughly based on the killing spree of Billy Cook, this harrowing film follows two friends – Roy and Gilbert – who unknowingly pick up a sadistic serial killer on the lam off the side of the road who terrorizes them day and night in his attempt to evade justice for his previous slayings. William Talman as the sicko with a gun (and a permanently open eye) is truly a terrifying presence, bringing a visceral dread to the film, and to your nightmares shortly thereafter. The first film noir directed by a woman, The Hitch-Hiker is an unsettling treasure of 1950s cinema.
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Looking for more Ida Lupino gems? See her in front of and behind the camera in these classics:
The Bigamist, Outrage, Columbo: Short Fuse + Swan Song, Twilight Zone: The 16mm Shrine (star) + The Masks (director)
Accessibility Options: Amplified Audio, please see the box office for devices.