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19/01/2007 Crime, Horror, Thriller 1h 24m
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Never pick up strangers.

Overview

While driving through the New Mexico Desert during a rainy night, college students Jim Halsey and his girlfriend Grace Andrews give a ride to a hitchhiker. While in their car, the stranger proves to be a psychopath threatening the young couple with a knife, but Jim successfully throws him out of the car. This sets off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

  1. Dave Meyers

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Sean Bean

    John Ryder

  2. Sophia Bush

    Grace Andrews

  3. Zachary Knighton

    Jim Halsey

  4. Neal McDonough

    Lieutenant Esteridge

  5. Kyle Davis

    Store Clerk

  6. Danny Bolero

    Officer Edwards

  7. Jeffrey Hutchinson

    Young Father

  8. Skip O'Brien

    Harlan Bremmer Sr.

  9. Travis Schuldt

    Harlan Bremmer Jr.

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2025-12-19
**_Thrilling desert road flick improves upon the original_**

This takes the template of the original movie from the mid-80s, augments the character of Nash by turning her into the protagonist’s girlfriend, Grace (Sophia Bush), makes the villain more believable (Sean Bean), effectively clarifies things without going overboard and has a way more satisfying climax. It also cuts out the fat for a welcome streamlined experience.

It’s different enough so that you don’t feel like you’re watching the same movie.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$10,000,000.00

Revenue
$25,400,000.00

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