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The Strangling
The men who surround and torment the young protagonist (demanding teacher, owner of the company that rapes his own daughter, despotic and uncompromising father) are opposed to women (victims of men) as embodiment of salvation.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Elizabeth, is terrorized by a mysterious assailant who strangles her victims. As the body count rises, Elizabeth becomes increasingly paranoid that she is the killer's next target. She must uncover the truth before she becomes the final victim in a series of brutal murders.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'The Strangling' received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters, though some acknowledged its suspenseful moments. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the slasher genre.
What Reviewers Say
Often cited as a generic and uninspired slasher film.
Fails to deliver genuine scares or originality.
Suffers from a predictable plot and weak character development.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests the film is a forgettable and unoriginal horror flick with little to recommend it.
Fun Fact
Despite starring Linda Blair, known for her iconic role in 'The Exorcist', 'The Strangling' did not achieve similar critical or commercial success and is largely considered a minor film in her career.
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