What was the first movie that truly scared you?

For me, it was 1986.

Though new to the horror genre, I thought I had my ‘fraidy cat nerves under control, until a drive-double feature introduced me to the scariest kind of horror villain, one I could not easily dismiss.

One that, unfortunately, made me turn the lights on, even though I was twelve.

And sleeping at a friend’s house.

This episode reflects on what remains a standout performance, nearly 40 years later, as we revisit Rutger Hauer’s astonishing portrayal of The Hitcher.

Intro music: The Return of Fairy G, by Dan O’Grady, via Soundcloud

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