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**_A rapist/murderer lurks in the woods outside a girls’ school near London_** “Assault” (1971) was renamed “In the Devil’s Garden” for its American release. It fits because the only eyewitness in the movie says that the killer looks lik...
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Assault
1971
Movie
91 min
English
After a schoolgirl is raped while taking a short cut through the local woods, and another murdered a few days later, the police are baffled. With the help of a reporter, and against the wishes of a local psychologist, a young schoolteacher uses herself as bait to lure the perpetrator out.
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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Verne Burns•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A disturbed former mental patient, seeking revenge on the psychiatrist he blames for his suffering, holds a group of people hostage in an apartment building. He systematically terrorizes his captives, driving them to the brink of madness while his former doctor attempts to negotiate his surrender.
Critical Reception
Assault is a suspenseful psychological thriller that effectively uses its limited setting to build tension. While not a widely acclaimed film, it is noted for its intense performances and disturbing atmosphere, offering a gritty and unsettling viewing experience that delves into themes of mental illness and revenge.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful build-up and unsettling atmosphere.
Appreciated for strong performances, particularly from the lead.
Criticized for some predictable plot points and a bleak tone.
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Fun Fact
The film's low budget and independent production contributed to its raw, gritty aesthetic, which some critics found to be a strength in creating its tense atmosphere.
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