The Girl
The Girl

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The Girl

1987
Movie
105 min
English

Pat Carlsson is a 14-year-old Swedish schoolgirl who though very young is very streetwise as she offers sex, for a price, to middle-aged attorney John Berg who can not resist the young girl. What starts as an immoral sexual escape, becomes a nightmare of tragedy and deception involving blackmail, kidnapping and murder.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Frank De PalmaGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, troubled by disturbing nightmares, travels to a remote coastal town to confront her past. As she delves deeper into the mystery surrounding her fragmented memories, she uncovers a dark secret that links her to the town's sinister history. Her investigation puts her in grave danger, forcing her to fight for her life and her sanity.

Critical Reception

The Girl (1987) is a lesser-known thriller that received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, often criticized for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt at suspense and atmosphere, it ultimately failed to resonate with critics or audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its atmospheric tension.

  • Criticized for a confusing and unsatisfying narrative.

  • Performance by Lori Singer noted as a highlight amidst weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Girl' is largely unavailable or non-existent in aggregated online reviews. Those that exist offer little consensus, with some viewers finding it a cult curiosity and others deeming it an unmemorable thriller.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and critical reception, the film has gained a small cult following over the years among fans of 1980s independent thrillers.

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