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Hitcher in the Dark

1989 film

Hitcher in the Dark (Italian: Paura nel buio) is a 1989 psychological thriller directed by Italian director Umberto Lenzi.

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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.[3] 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.[3]

Release and reception

Hitcher in the Dark was first released in 1989.[4][3] In GoreZone, Loris Curci states that "despite its well-crafted psychological thriller in the style of Lenzi's giallo shockers."[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Giusti, Marco (1999). Dizionario dei film italiani STRACULT [sic]. Cles: Sterling & Kupfer. p. 338. ISBN 88-200-2919-7.
  2. [2]
    Lentz, Harris M. (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits Suepplement 2: Through 1993. McFarland & Company. p. 467. ISBN 0-89950-927-4.
  3. [3]
    Curti 2022, p. 379.
  4. [4]
    Curti 2022, p. 9.
  5. [5]
    Curci 1992, p. 54.

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