This sequel is a passable thriller but lacks the fear of hitchhikers which was ingrained in our brains by the amazing Rutger Hauer's performance.

Fella_shibby

I first saw this more than a decade ago on a dvd which I own. Revisited it recently.
The start sequence of this one is done very well with solid suspense n good twist.

The original is a classic thriller in my opinion. Inspite of the lack of violence and Nash's death offscreen, the tension, suspense n performance made the original one of the best thriller.

This one cud have at least added the killer's backstory or motive.
This one too boasts of some lovely sun soaked settings. It has an offscreen scalp removal scene but the tension is missing.

score 6/10

Fella_shibby 15 November 2020

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