Five Desperate Women
Five Desperate Women

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Five Desperate Women

1971
Movie
73 min
English

Five young women find themselves at the mercy of a mysterious killer while vacationing on an isolated island.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Lee PhilipsGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of five women, with their own distinct secrets and insecurities, are trapped together in a remote, snowbound cabin during a blizzard. As their isolation intensifies, old resentments surface, and tensions escalate, leading to psychological drama and potentially dangerous confrontations among them. They must confront their pasts and their relationships with each other to survive the ordeal.

Critical Reception

A made-for-television film, 'Five Desperate Women' received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics highlighting the strong performances of its lead actresses and the tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. The film was noted for its exploration of female relationships and psychological turmoil, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the compelling performances of its female ensemble cast.

  • Felt that the film effectively created a sense of psychological tension and claustrophobia.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic despite the strong character work.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this made-for-television film is not readily available.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was part of ABC's 'Movie of the Week' programming and was noted for tackling more mature themes for television at the time.

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