About this release
Alan embarks on a 100-mile hitchhike to see his mother in the hospital. Along the way he must confront his many demons-both living and dead-and in the end make the ultimate choice that will mean life or death for him and his mother! Special Features 1080p high-definition presentation Audio commentary by writer / director Mick Garris Audio commentary by writer / director Mick Garris, producer Joel T. Smith, actor Jonathan Jackson, director of photography Robert New, special FX supervisors Greg Nicotero, and Howard Berger Shooting the Bullet: Vintage Featurettes; David Arquette's Makeup, Alan's Artwork, The Picture Cars, A Cemetery Shoot, The Fury Crash, Thrill Village, and Drawing the Bullet: A Scene-to-Storyboard Comparison Artwork Gallery Theatrical Trailer
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Disc 1
BD
Riding the Bullet (2004)
98 min
ThrillerDramaHorror
In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.
Credits
Director
Mick Garris
Writer
Mick Garris
Cast
Jonathan Jacksonas Alan Parker
Barbara Hersheyas Jean Parker
David Arquetteas George Staub
Erika Christensenas Jessica Hadley
Cliff Robertsonas Farmer
Nicky Kattas Ferris
Matt Freweras Mr. Clarkson
Barry W. Levyas Julian Parker
Jackson Warrisas Alan, Age 6
Jeffrey Ballardas Alan, Age 12
Cinematographer
Robert C. New
Composer
Nicholas Pike
Editor
Marshall Harvey
Producer
Vicki Sotheran
Greg Malcolm
Brad Krevoy
Mick Garris
Joel T. Smith
David Lancaster
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026