- Actors: Karen Austin, J. Winston Carroll, Miho Ninagawa, Anthony Harrison, Diego Martinez-Tau
- Directors: Larry Cohen
- Writers: David J. Schow, Mick Garris
- Producers: Adam Goldworm, Andrew Deane, Ben Browning, Bo Altherr, Grant Rosenberg
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
- Release Date: July 18 2006
- Run Time: 58 minutes
- ASIN: B000FA57W6
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Perfect Example of How Serial Killers Don't Operate, Mar 7 2007
By Captain Insanity "Horror Happy Hour" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pick Me Up (DVD)
According to this flick 1 out of every 2 people are serial killers.Serial Killers who are by no means methodical,
and kill simply when the chance presents itself.
Serial Killers who don't take their victims to a secluded area,
and are in no way sexually driven.
This is the tale of two spontaneous killers preying on the same group of unfortunate travelers, whose bus broke down in the middle of Murderville, USA. One is disguised as a trucker in shining armor, and the other as a hitch-hiker in desperate need of a ride. (Appropriatly named, "Wheeler" and "Rider"). Both killers eventually set their sights on the last of the passengers, Ms. Faruza Balk. What should have ensued was a wild game of cat(s) and mouse. What happened instead can only be described as ... well a tame game of mouse and mouse trap.
To say the least,
this installment of "Masters of Horror" is flawed at best.
At worst it seems kind of rushed.
Now I'm not going to point out all the mistakes,
'cause it would take a while,
and quite honestly, it's better to make a game out of it.
See how many flaws you can catch before the credits.
Trust me you'll find a bunch.
You should definitely rent before buying.
Soley based on the fact that this is a love/hate sort of movie.
And you won't know whether or not you love or hate it 'til you see it.
Regardless of all its mistakes, it was a fun ride, so I didn't mind purchasing the DVD.
But would I recommend it?
- Only for someone looking for a fun movie.
- But definitely not for someone whose a stickler for details.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Don't take rides and Don't give 'em.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cohen Entertainment, Dec 6 2008
By S. Sommerville "Author of A Russian Prostitut... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pick Me Up (DVD)
The characterization of some oddball serial killers and terrific dialouge are the saving grace of this MOH episode.As is typical of Cohen, this is a bit tongue and cheek with some good kill scenes, some genuine suspense and hilarious characters. As seems to be the problem with many of the MOH tales, one hour was not quite enough to really flesh out the plot, which really was good given the time restraints.
If you like other Larry Cohen films, you should enjoy this one as it really hits the spot from an entertainment perspective.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great premise; wrong movie, Oct 10 2007
By Rich Gubitosi - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pick Me Up (DVD)
Pick Me Up offers a great premise: What if a motorist who kills hitchhikers picks up a hitchhiker who kills motorists? Imagine the taut, suspenseful, claustrophobic film that would develop as these two psychopaths try to kill one another. I would love to see that movie! But that's not this movie. Instead, Pick Me Up is a slighter, kind of hammy horror movie, which is expected since Larry Cohen (of Q fame) is the helmer. I think that the movie wastes time with the broken-down bus scenario. Characters are introduced that we don't need to know. I would have preferred that the two killers encounter each other right away. I do not mind the addition of a third character in jeopardy (we need someone to root for) but Fairuza Balk, a good actress, is mostly wasted. The guy playing the hitcher is forgettable, although Michael Moriarty is quirky and funny as the truck driver. The twist is amusing, although nowadays having a twist seems like a cliche.
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