The Hitcher gets unleashed on DVD and HD-DVD in May

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By Patrick Luce Mar 15, 2007, 16:05 GMT

A young couple becomes trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse when the blood-drenched, action-packed thrill ride The Hitcher comes to DVD for the suggested retail price of $29.98 and HD-DVD for the suggested retail price of $39.98 on May 1, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Sophia Bush (John Tucker Must Die, “One Tree Hill”) and Zachary Knighton (The Prince and Me) star as college students who are terrorized and framed for a killing spree by a sociopathic drifter, portrayed with chilling intensity by Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Flightplan). In his feature film debut, director Dave Meyers deftly creates a brutally intense, heart-pounding saga that will keep viewers on the edges of their seats all the way to the bloodcurdling climax. The Hitcher is the latest horror movie from producer Michael Bay (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Amityville Horror).Synopsis:
A road trip takes a deadly turn in this terrifying thriller about a young couple (Sophia Bush and Zachary Knighton) tormented by a psychotic hitchhiker (Sean Bean) who forces them to face their fears head-on. The open road becomes a battleground of blood and metal in the race to reveal the chilling truth about this relentless killer. No one knows who he is, what he’s after, or how to stop him. Watch the madness unfold with intense edge-of-your-seat chase sequences that drive this sinister film to a deadly ending you won’t soon forget.Bonus features include:
Dead End – Wake up with Zach Knighton in his hotel room on the day of his character's big death scene.
Road Kill: The Ultimate Car Crash – Comprehensive footage of the amazing, hard-hitting car stunts featured in the film.
Fuel Your Fear: The Making of The Hitcher – This fascinating featurette goes behind closed doors with the filmmakers to find out how they created the tension and terror of The Hitcher.
Chronicles Of A Killer – Follow the murderous rampage of an evil and cunning serial murderer with mock news stories that follow in John Ryder’s blood-drenched footsteps.
Deleted ScenesHere is a look at some production stills from the movie:

The Hitcher is now available for pre-order at Amazon. As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.

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