The Hitcher Cruises to DVD May 1

This May prepare to get Hitched!

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 and HD-DVD on May 1, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Sophia Bush (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 (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy). 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 available on DVD and HD DVD Combo format. Both include spine-tingling deleted scenes and bonus features that ramp up the fear factor in this unforgettable movie.

The latest unmissable psychological horror movie from producer Michael Bay (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), The Hitcher is packed with hair-raising plot twists and electrifying stunts that make it the most terrifying DVD of the year. The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. Pre-order close is March 27, 2007.

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 this "truly twisted villain". 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!

Cast & Filmmakers:
Director: Dave Meyers
Written By: Jake Wade Wall, Eric Bernt (based on the 1986 screenplay by Eric Red)
Cast: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Neal McDonough

DVD Features:
- 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 Scenes

Technical Specs:
- Run Time: 1 Hour 24 Minutes
- Layers: Dual Layer
- Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen
- Rating: R
- Rating Reason: strong bloody violence and terror
- Audio: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French

HD DVD/DVD Combo Technical Specs:
- Run Time: 1 Hour 24 Minutes
- Layers: HD-30
- Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen
- Rating: R
- Rating Reason: strong bloody violence and terror
- Audio: English and French Dolby Digital Plus5.1
- Subtitles: English SDH, French