Warner Bros. will launch 1986’s The Hitcher — that includes an unbelievable Rutger Hauer efficiency — on 4K Blu-ray subsequent month.
John Ryder might have wished Jim to cease him, however you’re going to have a tough time stopping any fan from selecting up the upcoming 4K Blu-ray of The Hitcher. Surprisingly, the film has by no means been out there on a Area 1 Blu-ray, however fortunately Warner Bros. is gassing up for precisely that.
As per The Digital Bits, Warner Bros. will launch The Hitcher – which stars Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh – on October twenty second.
Right here is the official write-up: “In this 1986 cult classic, director Robert Harmon thrills the viewer with the story of young Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell), who stops on the highway to pick up a hitchhiker, not knowing that by doing so, he opens the door to terrible evil. The mysterious hitcher, unforgettably portrayed by Rutger Hauer, is a relentless slaughterer, preying on those who invite him into their lives. Somewhat dismissed at the time of its original release, The Hitcher developed a rabid fan following in the ensuing years, now properly recognized as one of the most memorable and terrifying thrillers of the 1980s.”
So far as particular options go, followers of The Hitcher may be upset that they’ll solely be getting an audio commentary with director Robert Harmon and author Eric Pink, a video interview with Harmon and the theatrical trailer. If you would like extra content material – and we imply lots extra content material – you may be higher off with Second Sight’s set, which comes out on September thirtieth and options not solely new extras however a 200-page e-book, a duplicate of the screenplay and extra. OK, all of that is fairly unbelievable, however a minimum of Warner Bros.’ model has the unique paintings! For followers who go method again with the film, that’s a significant get.
Whatever the lack of particular options, this launch of The Hitcher will provide the identical 4K scan of the unique digital camera unfavorable because the one discovered on Second Sight’s. On the restoration itself, director Harmon stated, “Stunned by how great it looks… beautiful work!! Really, this movie has no business looking this good considering how ancient the elements are.”
The Hitcher is beloved by a wealth of style followers, myself included, so that is little doubt a pre-order. I’d additionally decide Rutger Hauer’s efficiency as top-of-the-line in any horror film.
Will you be selecting up this 4K launch of The Hitcher? What are your recollections of first seeing it?
