Rutger Hauer’s performance as John Ryder is widely considered one of the greatest villainous portrayals in film history. Unlike many 1980s horror icons, Ryder is given no backstory, motive, or clear origin.
The encounter quickly turns sinister when Ryder reveals he has murdered others and challenges Jim to stop him. Although Jim manages to push him out of the car, Ryder begins a sadistic game of cat-and-mouse, framing Jim for a series of grisly murders and systematically destroying anyone who tries to help him. The Hitcher
Why 'The Hitcher' is Still Going Strong After More than 35-Years Rutger Hauer’s performance as John Ryder is widely
