B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.1 / 100
1989Crime / Drama / Horror1h 35m
HITCHER IN THE DARK
A sick young man drives around in his daddy's camper, looking for lone stray females to kidnap, torture, rape and murder.
Above the Line
Umberto Lenzi·DirectorOlga Pehar·ScreenplayUmberto Lenzi·ScreenstoryJerry Phillips·Director of PhotographyCarlo Maria Cordio·Original Music ComposerRosanna Landi·Editor
Cast
Joe Balogh·Mark GlazerJosie Bissett·Daniela FosterJason Saucier·KevinRobin Fox·Mr. GlazerGary Wade Morton·PolicemanFay W. Edwards·Secretary Miss BakerTom Schultheis·PolicemanTodd Livingston·ThiefOralee Sanders·Hitchhiker
Full Crew(8 credits)
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 2
Umberto Lenzi·DirectorOlga Pehar·Continuity
Writing· 2
Olga Pehar·ScreenplayUmberto Lenzi·Screenstory
Camera· 1
Jerry Phillips·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Rosanna Landi·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Carlo Maria Cordio·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Joe D'Amato·Producer
By the Numbers
58.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#023070
#F28500
#FFFFFF
Mood
Tense, Suspenseful
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The movie poster features a man's face in the upper left corner, wearing sunglasses and holding a knife. Below, a woman's legs are prominently displayed, wearin”
horror
Key Elements
KnifeBagTeddy Bear KeychainSneakers
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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