Taste of Excitement
A man has been killed on the Dover/Boulogne car ferry. What is the connection between him and the attempts being made to kill Jane Kerrell, a young girl in her early twenties? As she speeds through the French countryside to the South of France, several attempts are made on her life as she is deliberately forced off the road by another car. But when she reports these attempts, the local Cap Ferrat Police Inspector and the sinister psychiatrist, Dr. Forla believe these attempts are in her imagination and Dr Forla, concludes that Jane is mentally disturbed. At her wits end Jane finds an ally in the young English painter, Paul Hedley who finally believes her life is in danger following an attempt to murder him. When Inspector Malling of Scotland Yard and Mr. Breese arrive in Cap Ferrat trying to uncover the connection between Jane and the murdered man on the ferry, this thrilling puzzle of international intrigue begins to unravel against the backdrop of the French Riviera.
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Plot Summary
A young American couple on vacation in Spain finds themselves entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. After witnessing a brutal murder, they become the targets of a ruthless killer. They must race against time to escape and expose the truth before they too become victims.
Critical Reception
Taste of Excitement is a lesser-known exploitation horror film that has garnered a cult following over the years for its graphic violence and gritty atmosphere, though it is often criticized for its weak plot and performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its relentless pace and shocking violence.
- Criticized for its convoluted storyline and underdeveloped characters.
- Appreciated by genre fans for its raw, exploitation elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this obscure film. Those that exist often point to its disturbing content and low production values, with some finding it entertainingly lurid while others dismiss it as amateurish.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Spain and is known for its particularly gruesome death scenes for its time, contributing to its reputation as an exploitation picture.
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