A former prostitute works to create a new life for herself in a small town, but a shocking discovery could threaten everything.
Directed by Samuel Fuller
pedophilia
small town
prostitute
police
hospital
disturbed
shocking
distressing
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Cast
Constance Towers
Kelly
Michael Dante
J.L. Grant
Anthony Eisley
Capt. Griff
Virginia Grey
Candy
Patsy Kelly
Mac, Head Nurse
Marie Devereux
Buff
Edy Williams
Hatrack
Betty Bronson
Miss Josephine
Patsy Kelly
Mac
George Spell
Tim
Barbara Perry
Edna
Neyle Morrow
Officer Sam
Crew
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Samuel Fuller
Producer
Eugène Lourié
Art Direction
Popular Reviews
51 reviews
Nico
9.0★ · 03/26/26
Wow amazing I loved this film. Tbh I didn’t know if I was going to like this because the beginning is kinda slow but I was super engaged with the story after. This is one of the films where I wasn’t expecting that ending especially the plot twist. Super well done definitely recommend!
Wow amazing I loved this film. Tbh I didn’t know if I was going to like this because the beginning is kinda slow but I was super engaged with the story after. This is one of the films where I wasn’t expecting that ending especially the plot twist. Super well done definitely recommend!
Brendon
5.0★ · 03/02/26
Closer to a 3.> I'm so sorry, Josh.There have been two movies that the Cult Movie Club has screened that I never got to see (this & 'Horror Express'). There is a ton to like about this movie. Constance Towers' performance is stunning, practically chewing up the scenery and giving us something truly fun to watch. The cinematography and lighting are exceptional, and the decision to discuss some controversial topics in 1964 was bold and worked in the movie's favor. Unfortunately, this is a movie that I more so admired than enjoyed. Much of the tone didn't work for me, with some parts feeling too unserious, which clashed with other parts of the story. Much of it made the movie not pack the punch it needed to for me to find it truly stunning. It has many strengths, and I like it more than I dislike it, but otherwise it isn't for me.
Closer to a 3.> I'm so sorry, Josh.There have been two movies that the Cult Movie Club has screened that I never got to see (this & 'Horror Express'). There is a ton to like about this movie. Constance Towers' performance is stunning, practically chewing up the scenery and giving us something truly fun to watch. The cinematography and lighting are exceptional, and the decision to discuss some controversial topics in 1964 was bold and worked in the movie's favor. Unfortunately, this is a movie that I more so admired than enjoyed. Much of the tone didn't work for me, with some parts feeling too unserious, which clashed with other parts of the story. Much of it made the movie not pack the punch it needed to for me to find it truly stunning. It has many strengths, and I like it more than I dislike it, but otherwise it isn't for me.
