Cry Baby Killer

A mentally unstable young man, nicknamed 'Cry Baby' due to his loud wailing, escapes from a mental institution and embarks on a violent crime spree. He kidnaps a young heiress, but their encounter takes a twisted turn as he develops a strange obsession with her. The police launch a frantic manhunt to apprehend him before he can inflict further harm.

Cry Baby Killer is a low-budget B-movie from the late 1950s, notable primarily for its early foray into the 'psychopath on the loose' thriller genre. It received minimal critical attention upon release, typical for films of its scale and subject matter at the time. Audience reception was likely niche, appealing to fans of exploitation and crime dramas.

• Exploitative and melodramatic.

• Features a somewhat compelling, albeit disturbing, portrayal of a disturbed individual.

• A primitive example of the 'killer on the loose' subgenre.

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The film was produced by the infamous exploitation filmmaker David F. Friedman, known for his willingness to push boundaries with sensationalist content.