15 Weird Facts About The Hitcher (1986) You Never Knew

15 Weird Facts About The Hitcher (1986) You Never Knew From a director who was terrified he'd knocked out Rutger Hauer's teeth during a stunt to a 190-page screenplay that was deemed too gruesome for Hollywood, the making of The Hitcher is nearly as twisted as the film itself. Critics gave it zero stars, rock legends inspired the villain's look, and the weather cooperated with eerie perfection on the exact days they needed it. Here are 15 weird facts you didn't know about The Hitcher.