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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas.
- Commentary Two - this audio commentary was recorded by director Robert Harmon and screenwriter Eric Red.
- Commentary Three - this scene specific audio commentary was recorded by Robert Harmon, Eric Red, executive producer Edward S Feldman, composer Mark Isham, cinematographer John Seale, and Rutger Hauer and C Thomas Howell.
- The Projection Booth Podcast - this archival program features Robert Harmon and Rutger Hauer.
- Bullseye - in this new program, Robert Harmon discusses the unique qualities of The Hitcher, Rutger Hauer's intense performance, and how the film has aged. Also, there are some comments about the screenplay Eric Red delivered. In English, not subtitled. (42 min).
- Penning the Ripper - in this new program, Eric Red discusses the early stages of his career and how the original idea for The Hitcher materialized. (Duel and Race with the Devil were apparently major inspirations). Also, there are some interesting comments about the similarities and differences between the original screenplay for The Hitcher and the film Robert Harmon shot. In English, not subtitled. (42 min).
- Doomed to Live - in this new program, C. Thomas Howell discusses the exact period in which he agreed to do The Hitcher and the shooting process. There are some particularly interesting comments about Rutger Hauer's performance and his behavior when the camera was not rolling. In English, not subtitled. (29 min).
- The Man From Oz - in this new program, cinemaotgrapher John Seale recalls how he was offered to lense The Hitcher and what it was like to work with Robert Harmon. Seale explains that at the time he thought that The Hitcher had a very particular Sam Peckinpah-esque quality. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
- A Very Formative Score - in this new program, composer Mark Isham discusses his musical background, the evolution of his style, and contribution to The Hitcher. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
- Duel Runner - in this visual essay, Leigh Singer highlights some similarities between The Hitcher and Duel. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
- China Lake (1983) - presented here is Robert Harmon's short film China Lake. Remastered. LPCM 1.0. 1080p. In English, not subtitled. (35 min).
- The Calling Card - in this new program, Rover Harmon discusses China Lake and its history. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
- Telephone (1986) - presented here is Eric Red's short film Telephone. Upscaled. Dolby Digtal 2.0. In English, not subtitled. (27 min).
- The Hitcher: How Do These Movies Get Made? - an archival program about the production and genre identity of The Hitcher, featuring clips from interviews with Robert Harmon, Eric Red, Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, and executive producer Edward S. Feldman, amongst others. The program was produced by German label Kinowelt. In English, not subtitled. (39 min).
- Trailers - presented here are three vintage trailers for The Hitcher. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary One - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas.
- Commentary Two - this audio commentary was recorded by director Robert Harmon and screenwriter Eric Red.
- Commentary Three - this scene specific audio commentary was recorded by Robert Harmon, Eric Red, executive producer Edward S Feldman, composer Mark Isham, cinematographer John Seale, and Rutger Hauer and C Thomas Howell.
- The Projection Booth Podcast - this archival program features Robert Harmon and Rutger Hauer.
- Bullseye - in this new program, Robert Harmon discusses the unique qualities of The Hitcher, Rutger Hauer's intense performance, and how the film has aged. Also, there are some quite interesting comments about the screenplay Eric Red delivered. In English, not subtitled. (42 min).
- Penning the Ripper - in this new program, Eric Red discusses the early stages of his career and how the original idea for The Hitcher materialized. (Duel and Race with the Devil were apparently major inspirations). Also, there are some interesting comments about the similarities and differences between the original screenplay for The Hitcher and the film Robert Harmon shot. In English, not subtitled. (42 min).
- Doomed to Live - in this new program, C. Thomas Howell discusses the exact period in which he agreed to do The Hitcher and the shooting process. There are some particularly interesting comments about Rutger Hauer's performance and his behavior when the camera was not rolling. In English, not subtitled. (29 min).
- The Man From Oz - in this new program, cinematographer John Seale recalls how he was offered to lense The Hitcher and what it was like to work with Robert Harmon. Seale explains that at the time he thought that The Hitcher had a very particular Sam Peckinpah-esque quality. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
- A Very Formative Score - in this new program, composer Mark Isham discusses his musical background, the evolution of his style, and contribution to The Hitcher. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
- Duel Runner - in this visual essay, Leigh Singer highlights some similarities between The Hitcher and Duel. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
- China Lake (1983) - presented here is Robert Harmon's short film China Lake. Remastered. LPCM 1.0. 1080p. In English, not subtitled. (35 min).
- The Calling Card - in this new program, Rover Harmon discusses China Lake and its history. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
- Telephone (1986) - presented here is Eric Red's short film Telephone. Upscaled. Dolby Digtal 2.0. In English, not subtitled. (27 min).
- The Hitcher: How Do These Movies Get Made? - an archival program about the production and genre identity of The Hitcher, featuring clips from interviews with Robert Harmon, Eric Red, Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, and executive producer Edward S. Feldman, amongst others. The program was produced by German label Kinowelt. In English, not subtitled. (39 min).
- Trailers - presented here are three vintage trailers for The Hitcher. In English, not subtitled. (6 min).
ADDITIONAL CONTENT
- Book - a 200-page hardback book with exclusive Robert Harmon interview by Lou Thomas, exclusive Eric Red interview by Matthew Thrift, new essays by Heather Drain, David Kittredge, Craig Ian Mann, Rebecca McCallum, Meagan Navarro and Jon Towlson, archival Fangoria article, and behind the scenes photo gallery, and technical credits.
- Screenplay - Eric Red's original screenplay book.
- Collectible Cards - six art cards.
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