The Killing Kind (1973)

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This genuinely perverse horror film stars John Savage as a young man forced to participate in the beachfront gang rape of Sue Bernard by his nasty friends. After two years in jail, he returns to the boardinghouse run by his mother (Ann Sothern), who does things like kissing him on the mouth and photographing him in the shower. Before long, he freaks out and strangles a cat while peeping at a new tenant (Cindy Williams), then almost drowns the poor girl in the pool before slashing her panties

R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Curtis Harrington

On DVD: Nov 20, 2007

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It's one of Harrington's best films.

October 30, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Despite the anticipation for the film's only director-approved release, 'The Killing Kind' is far from a classic.

June 19, 2008 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Lucius Gore

ESplatter

Underrated creepy thriller from Harrington.

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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This movie was better then I thought it would be. Ann Southern was a excellent actress in this movie, reminded me of an Aunt I used to have, she was fun to. Not to scary just a 1973 Drive In Type Movie. Good for a Friday Night rental.

April 29, 2008

Bruce Bruce

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Ann Sothern gives what is probably the best performance ever on a B-movie, giving dimenion and depth to her character through subtlety and emotion. As for the rest of the film, well, it isn't bad, actually, but it's just kind of lost when it comes to focus. It's an interesting character study in its own right, but it

October 27, 2011