The beautiful Inger Stevens creates an unforgettable image of terror as she attempts to drive cross-country and avoid a hitchhiker who appears to be following her with malicious intent. Leonard Strong, barely speaking a word, gives off a spooky vibe as the hitchhiker who keeps reappearing everywhere that Stevens makes a stop. An encounter with a speeding train while her car is stuck on the tracks becomes nail biting for the viewer even though it is pretty obvious what will happen. The sound that the train makes as it passes is unforgettable and creates a laugh of relief that will keep you gripped through the rest of the series.
Stevens gives an outstanding performance, showing her desperation when she offers a sailor (Adam Williams) a ride to his ship in San Diego and even though he is obviously attracted to her, her increasing tenseness makes him nervous to the point where he demands she let him out and she demands that he remain. That's the voice of Eleanor Audley from "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty" on the phone when Stephens calls home. When the denouncement occurs, don't be surprised if you hear a gasp and you realize it is coming from you. That makes this one of the very best of the series that seem to always be topping itself.
Stevens gives an outstanding performance, showing her desperation when she offers a sailor (Adam Williams) a ride to his ship in San Diego and even though he is obviously attracted to her, her increasing tenseness makes him nervous to the point where he demands she let him out and she demands that he remain. That's the voice of Eleanor Audley from "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty" on the phone when Stephens calls home. When the denouncement occurs, don't be surprised if you hear a gasp and you realize it is coming from you. That makes this one of the very best of the series that seem to always be topping itself.