Roy(Edmond O'Brien)and Gilbert(Frank Lovejoy)are fishing and hunting buds off on vacation; and on their way through California desert headed to Mexico the travelers's are hijacked by Emmett Myers(William Tallman)a psychopathic killer, who has a right eye that never closes...even when he sleeps. Myers proves to be recklessly evil and sadistic having Roy and Gilbert fearing for their lives. This flick is tautly tense and the suspense is smothering. Actress Ida Lupino directs this dusty drama of cruelty and terror. Talman is excellent as the hitch-hiker that deserves your fear. Others in the cast: Sam Hayes, Clark Howat, Wendell Niles and Jose Torvay.
Review of The Hitch-Hiker
