Jump Scares in The Hitcher (1986)

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 11 jump scares in The Hitcher, which has a jump scare rating of 2.5.

Jump Scare Rating: Although there are 11 jump scares in the movie, most are very minor. The Hitcher (1986) should not cause concern, even for the more jump scare sensitive viewers.

Synopsis: After eluding the hands of John Ryder, a murderous hitchhiker, Jim Halsey is relentlessly pursued by the hitcher, and accused of his crimes.

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Jump Scare Times

00:12:35 – Jim kicks The Hitcher out of the moving car.

00:17:37 – A metal sign falls over with a loud bang.

00:18:15 – As Jim turns to leave, The Hitcher appears.

00:19:59 – Jim’s car is suddenly rear-ended.

00:22:08 – The sound of tires screeching followed by a truck smashing through the closed garage door.

00:42:05 – A car rushes by on the highway.

00:46:16 – The Hitcher shoots one of the police officers.

00:51:12 – The Hitcher bangs his hand on the underside of the table and says ‘bang’.

00:58:37 – A gunshot.

01:29:39 – A gunshot.

01:34:07 – A gunshot.

(Major jump scares in bold)

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