Andrew Pierson, Carissa Pierson & Kristina Lafser Unite for Chilling New Short The Crossroads Hitcher

A brand-new nightmare is coming to the festival circuit. The Crossroads Hitcher has officially entered production, with horror talents Andrew Pierson, Carissa Pierson, and Kristina Lafser leading the cast in a tense, terrifying story of trust gone wrong.

The premise is simple—but deadly. After stopping at a deserted Reno neighborhood crossroad, a woman returns to her car, unaware that she’s being followed. A hitchhiker slips inside, and in seconds, an ordinary night turns into her last.

Behind the camera, the film is directed by Guthrie Lowe, with Carissa Pierson serving as Assistant Director. Carissa is no stranger to leadership roles in horror—she directed the highly anticipated A Soldier’s Descent and produced Witchcraft XVIII: The Lanterne of Light. Now, she brings that same creative energy to The Crossroads Hitcher while also appearing in the film.

Andrew Pierson, who stars in A Soldier’s Descent, The Return of the Living Dead: Trash’s Revenge, and Witchcraft XVII and XVIII, continues to build momentum as one of indie horror’s most versatile and fearless actors.

Kristina Lafser, recognized for her work in Bad Apples, A Soldier’s Descent, and Witchcraft XVIII, is quickly becoming a standout presence in genre cinema with her bold and haunting performances.

Adding to the buzz, the production has confirmed that a celebrity cast announcement is coming soon. The film is slated to hit short film festivals worldwide in 2026, aiming to carve out its place as a festival favorite.

To bring fans even closer, a crowdfunding campaign will launch in the near future, offering exclusive perks and opportunities to join the production as producers.

The Crossroads Hitcher is raw, tense, and frighteningly real—proof that sometimes the scariest stories begin with the simplest encounters.