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.
Sean Bean
John Ryder
Sophia Bush
Grace Andrews
Zachary Knighton
Jim Halsey
Neal McDonough
Lieutenant Esteridge
Kyle Davis
Store Clerk
Danny Bolero
Officer Edwards
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Young Father
Skip O'Brien
Harlan Bremmer Sr.
Travis Schuldt
Harlan Bremmer Jr.
Yara Martinez
Beth
Director
Dave Meyers
Screenplay
Eric Red
Tagline
"Never pick up strangers."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$25,400,000
Production
Intrepid Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Rogue Pictures, Focus Features
Wuchak
December 19, 2025
**_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 w...
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