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A Girl Screams
Mustafa Khan Ilchi (Trous) decides to marry off his daughter Maryam to a wealthy old man to save himself from bankruptcy. Maryam, with sadness, leaves her father's house, and in the street, after being harassed by Sosol and Topol, a young wrestler named Sharif arrives and takes Maryam to his mother's house. Mustafa Khan announces his daughter's disappearance in the newspaper, and Sosol and Topol extort money from him by pretending to know Maryam's whereabouts. Sharif's mother, seeing Maryam's picture in the newspaper, asks her to leave their house. After leaving the house, Maryam encounters a blind girl in a coffee shop and gives her necklace and clothes to her. The blind girl is killed by falling into the river, and newspapers report that Maryam has committed suicide. Sharif, with Jafar, Mustafa Khan's driver, goes in search of Maryam and finds her in a village. Sharif defeats his Italian opponent Alberto in a match, and Mustafa Khan embraces him and his daughter on the wrestling mat.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy heiress is stalked by a mysterious killer who leaves a trail of horrifying murders. As the body count rises, she must uncover the truth behind the killings before she becomes the next victim. The investigation leads her through a labyrinth of deceit, hidden identities, and sinister motives.
Critical Reception
While "A Girl Screams" was not a major critical success upon its release, it has gained a cult following over the years among horror enthusiasts. It is often cited for its atmospheric tension and its early example of the slasher subgenre, though its narrative and performances have also drawn criticism for being somewhat dated.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and early slasher elements.
Criticized for a predictable plot and somewhat over-the-top acting.
Vincent Price's brief appearance is a notable highlight for fans.
Google audience: Audiences have a mixed view of "A Girl Screams." While some appreciate its vintage horror feel and suspense, others find the pacing slow and the plot predictable by modern standards. Its legacy is that of a curio from an earlier era of horror filmmaking.
Fun Fact
Despite being marketed as a Vincent Price vehicle, the acclaimed horror icon only appears in a very brief, albeit pivotal, role towards the end of the film.
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