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Special Features
- Commentary by director Larry Cohen
- "Working With a Master: Larry Cohen " featurette on the director and his work
- "Death on the Highway: An Interview with Larry Cohen"
- "Behind The Scenes: The Making of Pick Me Up" featurette
- "Fantasy Film Festival: Mick Garris Interviews Larry Cohen"
- "On Set: An Interview with Michael Moriarty"
- "On Set: An Interview with Fairuza Balk"
- "On Set: An Interview with Warren Cole"
- Script To Screen: "Pick Me Up"
- Larry Cohen Bio
- Still Gallery
- DVD-ROM: Original Screenplay and screen saver
Editorial Reviews
Wheeler is a friendly truck drive who enjoys slaughtering hitchhikers. Walker is a charming hitchhiker who prefers to butcher anyone who gives hime a ride and Stacia is a tough young woman caught in their depraved game of cat and mouse. Director Larry Cohen's film stars Michael Moriarty, Warren Kole and Fairuza Balk.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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
Format: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.
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
Format: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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love MOH? You should pick this one up
Well, this one is a pretty surprising episode in the series to say the least. First, it had a lot of ingredients to get me into the thrill such as: 2 serial killers instead of one... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jonny Roy's film interests
4.0 out of 5 stars
Concept was good
I like the whole premise for the movie. You dont see something like this often. I'm glad I purchased this though. The ending was surprising. Not as action packed as some episodes. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amber
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice really nice
more than a gore movie, this episode of MOH is a combination of thrill, horror, suspense. very well done, one of my favourites of the 1rst season
Published 7 months ago by andres rdz from mexico city
5.0 out of 5 stars
great find
I am a big fan of this series. they show them once in awhile but full of commercials. Happy to find them. Good, quick service, price right.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Published on May 16, 2011 by suzanne herman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Road Killers...
A truck-driving serial killer (Michael Moriarty) meets a deadly drifter in this MASTERS OF HORROR segment. Read more
Published on November 13, 2010 by Bindy Sue Frřnkünschtein
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing Thriller Has Good Performances and Not Much Else.
A young woman (Fairuza Balk) stranded on a lone highway after the bus she was travelling in breaks down, becomes the centre of a tug of war between 2 obnoxious killers. Read more
Published on November 12, 2009 by E. Valero
3.0 out of 5 stars
An okay movie with a lame ending.
Not a terrible horror film. It held my interest until the end, as I was interested in seeing how the girl escaped these two killers. Read more
Published on September 3, 2009 by Aaron Merkel
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Disasters of Horror strike again
Boy, what a stinker. This tale of multiple serial killers strains credulity well beyond the breaking point and has not one ounce of genuine creativity in it. Read more
Published on July 19, 2009 by David Bonesteel
3.0 out of 5 stars
.....don't stop...they may be after you!
a DJS entry in the Masters of horror series, of which I have only seen a few..and most where disappointing. I may be a bit biased because this is a DJS story...but I like it alot. Read more
Published on December 9, 2008 by New York Horror Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining MOH episode
I wouldn't exactly call Larry Cohen a master of horror. Schlock horror to be sure, considering this is the guy who brought us It's Alive!, God Told Me To, and scripted Maniac Cop. Read more
Published on September 26, 2008 by N. Durham
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