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Where was The Hitcher filmed?

1986 film, directed by Robert Harmon.

  • Los Angeles

The story is set in California, about 226 miles (364 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
California
Filmed in
Los Angeles
Distance
About 226 miles (364 km) between California and the nearest filming location.

About The Hitcher

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Released
1986
Director
Robert Harmon
Cast
Rutger HauerC. Thomas HowellJeffrey DeMunnJennifer Jason LeighArmin ShimermanJohn M. JacksonGene DavisJon Van NessJack ThibeauHenry Darrow
Genre
ActionHorrorThrillerSlasherRoad

The story

Jim Halsey, a young man delivering a car from Chicago to San Diego, spots a man hitchhiking in the West Texas desert and gives him a ride.

He comes across the family's blood-soaked car and vomits.

He finds a severed finger among his French fries, indicating Ryder's proximity.

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