Hitcher in the Dark

Hitcher in the Dark (Italian: Paura nel buio) is a 1989 psychological thriller directed by Italian director Umberto Lenzi.

Hitcher in the Dark
Directed by	Umberto Lenzi[1]
Screenplay by	Olga Pehar
Story by	Umberto Lenzi[1]
Produced by	Joe D'Amato[1]
Cinematography	Jerry Phillips[1]
Music by	Carlo Maria Cordio[1]
Production company	Filmirage[1]
Release date	1989 (1989)
Running time	95 minutes
Country	Italy[2]
Language	English

Plot

Mark Glazer is a mentally disturbed young man, who has a sexual obsession for his dead mother. He drives around in his father's RV in order to pick up female hitchhikers to kidnap, assault, and murder so he can fulfill his sexual desires. One of the women he picks up is protagonist Daniela, who, unfortunately for her, strongly resembles his mother, and she is about to take her life's ride.

Cast

• Joe Balogh as Mark Glazer
• Josie Bissett as Daniela Foster
• Jason Saucier as Kevin
• Robin Fox as Mark's Father

Production

Hitcher in the Dark was made by Umberto Lenzi for Filmirage for crediting him as Humphrey Humbert on Ghosthouse.^[3] Lenzi claimed the film was influenced by The Collector while stating later concluding was disappointed with the film the ending of the film had to be changed.^[3]

Release and reception

Hitcher in the Dark was first released in 1989.^[4][3] In GoreZone, Loris Curci called it a "well-crafted psychological thriller in the style of Lenzi's giallo shockers."^[5]