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Don Gregor, the son of famous plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Gregor, begins to hang around with young criminal Vic Brady and carry a gun. The pair attempt an armed holdup, and when things start to go wrong Gregor accidentally kills a night watchman. Fearing that Gregor plans to turn himself in, Brady kills him and blackmails Dr. Gregor into giving him a new face.
A police detective investigates a series of bizarre murders connected to a blackmail ring. The investigation leads him to a seductive femme fatale and her dangerous associates, who are involved in a criminal enterprise preying on innocent victims. The detective must race against time to uncover the truth and stop the killers before they strike again.
Jail Bait is widely considered one of Ed Wood's earliest and least successful films, notorious for its low budget, amateurish acting, and disjointed plot. It has gained a cult following over the years, primarily due to its association with Wood's later, more infamous works. Critically, it is often cited as an example of exploitative B-movie filmmaking of the era.
Often cited as an example of primitive filmmaking.
Noted for its exploitative themes and low production values.
Gained cult status due to its director's later notoriety.
Google audience: Audience reception is extremely limited due to the film's obscurity and low quality, with most commentary focusing on its place within the Ed Wood filmography.
This film was originally released under the title 'The Wrong Room' before being re-edited and re-released by Ed Wood as 'Jail Bait' to capitalize on the sensationalism of its subject matter.
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Is this as bad as everyone says? In a word... Yes. It's dreadful. The relentless, twangy music that accompanies almost every frame of this daft detective yarn is almost as annoying as the profoundly mind-numbing dialogue - but the best bit ...