Suburban Pagans
Suburban Pagans

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Suburban Pagans

1968
Movie
75 min
English

A faux-documentary about wife swapping clubs in the L.A. area. A reporter interviews the vice cop. The first 40 minutes is a semi-sex orgy. The guys do not take off their pants as they make out with the wives. Two of the wives have a lesbian moment. Second sequence features a strip poker match involving the wives as stakes. The final part is a short plot piece about a swapping guy who is filmed and black mailed by the club's owner.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Donald R. ThompsonGenres: Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers in a suburban town are drawn into a series of mysterious and ritualistic events. As they delve deeper, they uncover a sinister pagan cult operating within their seemingly idyllic community. The situation escalates, leading to terrifying encounters and a desperate struggle for survival.

Critical Reception

Suburban Pagans is a lesser-known exploitation horror film from the late 1960s. It is primarily remembered for its B-movie status and its star, Jayne Mansfield, in one of her final roles. Critical reception was generally poor upon release, with many critics dismissing it as amateurish and predictable, though it has gained a cult following among fans of low-budget horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and inconsistent pacing.

  • Jayne Mansfield's presence is a highlight, but not enough to salvage the film.

  • The low-budget production values are evident throughout.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Suburban Pagans are scarce, but those available often point to it being a campy, somewhat incoherent horror flick that appeals more to genre completists than mainstream viewers. Some appreciate its kitschy charm and the rare chance to see Jayne Mansfield.

Fun Fact

This film was one of Jayne Mansfield's last projects before her tragic death in 1967, though it was released posthumously.

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