Robert Harmon/Dave Meyers

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Directors credited for the 1986 and 2007 films titled The Hitcher; the 1986 film (Robert Harmon) is discussed alongside the 2007 remake (Dave Meyers) in the provided review.

Robert Harmon directed the 1986 film The Hitcher (review cites Rutger Hauer and Thomas Howell). Dave Meyers directed the 2007 remake (review cites Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton). The review contrasts the original's atmosphere and realism with the remake's modern, flashy editing and teen-movie tone.

A comparative critique of the 1986 original of The Hitcher (directed by Robert Harmon) and the 2007 remake (directed by Dave Meyers). The review praises the original's atmosphere, Rutger Hauer's performance and realism. The remake is criticized for Teen Movie tropes, modern flashy editing and weaker character attachment. Overall the reviewer prefers the original.