by Buzz McClain
review
This fun little thriller isn't nearly as nauseatingly tense as those of its kind that came after it -- most notably The Hitcher -- but it does have its moments. Franco Nero, nearly always the handsome romantic leading man, turns in a wonderfully sympathetic performance as a man battle weaknesses when his wife needs him most, and Corinne Clery's nearly blank face is ideal for concealing her fear and rage. The film has taken on a cult status over the years because of David Hess' presence, and while he's convincing as a psychotic thief, he's hardly as dangerous as, say, Rutger Hauer's deadly hitchhiker, John Ryder. Still, there are some real thrills, if very little genuine horror.
