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Thrill Deviates
A sexploitation roughie/ghoulie anthology focusing on two sexual deviates. The first story follows Dale, a disturbed sex killer who stalks beautiful women and murders them in gruesome ways. Dale's reasons come to light at the end of the segment. Story number two follows Glen McKay, who has drugged candy suckers in his briefcase. Glen goes to a local school yard and tries to take advantage of a young student. The story continues with a trail of sexual atrocities culminating in "torturous rape".
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Plot Summary
A former movie stuntman, now a successful Hollywood agent, is drawn back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman contacts him with a cryptic warning. He becomes entangled in a complex web of espionage and murder, struggling to uncover the truth behind her plea and protect himself from unseen enemies.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Thrill Deviates' received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller elements and others finding it a disappointing entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense moments and strong lead performances.
Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot.
The film's pacing was noted as being inconsistent, detracting from the overall suspense.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a much larger production, with a different director and a more elaborate script, but faced significant budget cuts and rewrites during its development.
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