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Angel
Twenty-year-old homosexual Angelos, who works in a jewelry shop, lives very discreetly in a rather hostile social environment. When he falls in love with a sailor, Michalis, he decides to leave home, abandoning his alcoholic father, his hysterical mother and his disabled sister, to live with his lover.
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Plot Summary
A shy, introverted young woman named Molly lives a double life as an aspiring actress by day and a vigilante killer of child molesters by night. Her violent crusade gains notoriety as the police struggle to catch the mysterious killer. As Molly delves deeper into her dark mission, she finds her two worlds beginning to collide.
Critical Reception
Angel is a cult favorite among slasher film enthusiasts, often praised for its unique premise and darkly humorous tone, though it received mixed reviews upon its initial release for its graphic content and uneven pacing.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its distinctively dark and somewhat campy take on the slasher genre.
Criticized by some for its gratuitous violence and less-than-stellar acting.
Appreciated for its unconventional protagonist and her morally ambiguous actions.
Google audience: Audience reception is divided, with some viewers enjoying its unique blend of horror and dark comedy, while others find it dated and excessively violent.
Fun Fact
The role of Molly/Angel was originally intended for actress Kim Richards, who dropped out and was replaced by Mona Lee Wylde.
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