The Hitcher Ii: I've Been Waiting(2003) Apr 2026

is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1986 cult classic The Hitcher . It follows Jim Halsey (reprinted by C. Thomas Howell), now a former police officer suffering from PTSD, as he returns to the same desolate Texas highways only to encounter a new psychotic hitchhiker. Key Plot Points & Production Details

The film is generally viewed as a pale imitation of the first movie, lacking its psychological depth and dreamlike atmosphere. The Hitcher II: I've Been Waiting(2003)

: The film's climax features a unique but often-ridiculed chase sequence involving Maggie piloting a crop-dusting airplane against Jack in a truck. Critical Reception is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1986 cult