Sequel and Remake
The film spawned a sequel in 2003, The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting, with C. Thomas Howell returning to the role of Jim Halsey.
A remake was filmed and released on January 19, 2007, which starred Sean Bean as John Ryder, Zachary Knighton as Jim Halsey and Neal McDonough as Esteridge. The film added a female protagonist named Grace Andrews, who was portrayed by Sophia Bush, and had Halsey suffer Nash's fate. It was released to generally negative reviews.
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