In the 2007 thriller "The Hitcher," college students Jim Halsey and Grace Andrews are navigating the rainy New Mexico Desert when they encounter a hitchhiker. Initially offering him a ride, they soon realize the man is a dangerous psychopath who menaces them with a knife. In a desperate act, Jim manages to eject the stranger from their vehicle. However, this encounter spirals into a terrifying series of events that will forever alter their lives, as the hitchhiker seeks revenge on the unsuspecting couple.