

Hitcher in the Dark
1989, Italian. Directed by Umberto Lenzi.
A sick young man drives around in his daddy's camper, looking for lone stray females to kidnap, torture, rape and murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Hitcher in the Dark is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, and Cineverse in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1989
- Original title
- Paura nel buio
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Olga Pehar
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How long is Hitcher in the Dark?
Hitcher in the Dark runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Hitcher in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Hitcher in the Dark on?
Hitcher in the Dark is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hitcher in the Dark?
If you liked Hitcher in the Dark, try Frank and Penelope, What Have They Done to Your Daughters?, Frenzy.
Who directed Hitcher in the Dark?
Hitcher in the Dark (1989) was directed by Umberto Lenzi and stars Joe Balogh, Josie Bissett, Jason Saucier.