Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

The dead travel fast

R 2004 · 98 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, Horror, Thriller

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.

Directed by Mick Garris · Written by Mick Garris

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Jonathan Jackson Alan Parker
Barbara Hershey Jean Parker
David Arquette George Staub
Erika Christensen Jessica Hadley
Cliff Robertson Farmer
Nicky Katt Ferris
Matt Frewer Mr. Clarkson
Barry W. Levy Julian Parker
Jackson Warris Alan, Age 6
Jeffrey Ballard Alan, Age 12
Peter LaCroix Mature Alan
Chris Gauthier Hector Passmore

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