Burning Up Inside
The virgin daughter of an important business man is kidnapped in a nightclub by a couple working as sex slave traders aboard a ship. She, along with other abducted women, are given a drug that freezes their bodies into human statues.
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Plot Summary
A woman, recovering from a mental breakdown, takes a job as a live-in companion to an elderly man in a remote mansion. She soon discovers that the man's seemingly benign son is actually manipulating her and the household for his own sinister purposes. As her paranoia grows, she must uncover the truth before she becomes a victim of the dark secrets within the house.
Critical Reception
Burning Up Inside was a made-for-television film that received a mixed to positive reception, largely due to its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance. While some critics found the plot predictable, many praised its effective tension-building and exploration of psychological themes. It was noted as a competent thriller within the television movie landscape of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful and atmospheric direction.
- Lee Grant's performance was highlighted as a strong point.
- Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for a thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally developed as a pilot for a potential weekly television series before being reworked as a standalone movie.
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