As Zipper's Clown Palace (a strip bar) closes, Neil wanders in and decides to hold the dancers, bartender, and remaining customers hostage. He torments them with little tasks he wants performed, playing on their weaknesses and relying on his gun for intimidation. Eventually the hostages begin formulating plans to thwart his control. Meanwhile, two policemen are observing the outside of the strip joint, realizing that something's wrong and trying to decide if it's worth ruining their buzz to intervene.
A down-on-his-luck boxer takes a job as a bouncer at a strip club to make ends meet. While working there, he becomes entangled with the club's owner and a dangerous criminal element. He struggles to maintain his principles and protect those he cares about amidst the seedy underworld he's become a part of.
Stripteaser received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on clichéd storylines. Audiences were similarly unenthusiastic, with the film failing to make a significant impact.
Google audience: Audience reception for Stripteaser is not well-documented, but general sentiment indicates it was not a widely acclaimed or discussed film.
The film marked an early leading role for Richard Grieco after his rise to fame on the TV series '21 Jump Street'.
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