The Hitcher (1986)

Under the cloak of a tempestuous night, young Jim embarks on a cross-country odyssey, transporting a luxury vehicle from the bustling streets of Chicago to the sun-kissed shores of California. Fatigue gnaws at him, threatening to lull him into slumber. Out of the darkness, a mysterious hitchhiker emerges, seemingly from nowhere. Believing conversation will ward off sleep, Jim makes a fateful decision to offer him a ride. He will soon discover the profound error of that impulsive choice, plunging him into unforeseen consequences. The road ahead holds far more than just miles to cover.