The Hitch-Hiker
3.4
Thriller
Crime
Drama
1953
71 min
NR
Roy and Gilbert's fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker they pick up turns out to be a sociopath on the run from the law. He's killed before, and he lets the two know that as soon as they're no longer useful, he'll kill again. The two friends plot an escape, but the hitchhiker's peculiar physical affliction, an eye that never closes even when he sleeps, makes it impossible for them to tell when they can make a break for it.
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"This is a well made b-movie noir about two men having their car hijacked by a hitchhiking asylum escapee. Most notably, the film is directed by Ida Lupino (who had starred in many classic noir films), which makes this the first noir film to be directed by a woman.
William Talman’s titular hitchhiker steals the movie. He’s a raw nerve, who is desperate to show he has all of the power and control, even as you can feel it slipping away from him. The way they use the deformity of his eye as a storyline device is quite inspired.
Despite its obviously small budget, the film builds tension throughout its 71 minutes and keeps you locked into the story. It’s a fun watch if you’re a fan of these B-movie noirs.
3.75 out of 5 Stars
Note: This film is in the public domain, so the quality of prints hosted by the different streamers can vary widely in quality."
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"Ida Lupino isn't talked about nearly enough. "
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