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Don’t Cry, Pretty Girls!
Savanyú and his friend work at a plant. After the monotonous shifts they engage in the pleasures of the afternoon and the night, i.e. parties and concerts. Savanyú dates Juli, they are already engaged. The young men live as sub-tenants, the young women in workers' hostels. None of these places are suited for spending time together. They are in need of an apartment. Out of the ruinous apartment which they lay siege on, however, they are sent away by the otherwise friendly policeman. At a concert held in the Park of Youth, Juli gets to know Géza. They flirt, then go to the country with a pop-group. Savanyú and his friends follow them. A minor fight cools the atmosphere.
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Plot Summary
A group of young women are sent to a remote boarding school for delinquent girls. Upon arrival, they discover the school is run by a stern headmistress and a mysterious male administrator. As the girls try to adapt, unsettling events and psychological torment begin to take their toll, blurring the lines between reality and paranoia.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot. However, some praised its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly from Barbara Windsor.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere.
Criticized for a meandering plot.
Barbara Windsor's performance noted as a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more straightforward psychological thriller but was reportedly re-edited to incorporate more horror elements, which may have contributed to its uneven reception.
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