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Gonna Get You
The five members of the band the Wynners are all packing up, ready for a singing tour in USA. Uncle Kau, a boss of a triad, planning to exchange their guitars with narcotics inside with the Wynners', so that their narcotics can be carried to USA. But he fails, as the Wynners has to cancel their plan, for a fire broke out in the night club. Uncle Kau thus dispatches three of his followers Wo, Anny and Jane to steal back the guitars.
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Plot Summary
In this exploitation horror film, a group of young women are targeted by a deranged killer who stalks them through a desolate landscape. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must find a way to fight back against their pursuer before they too become victims. The film features graphic violence and a bleak, unsettling atmosphere.
Critical Reception
Gonna Get You is a lesser-known exploitation film from the 1970s. It received minimal critical attention upon its release and is primarily known among fans of low-budget, independent horror cinema. Its reception is generally characterized by its grimy aesthetic, extreme violence, and often amateurish filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some for its raw, unpretentious exploitation grit.
Criticized for its low production values and gratuitous violence.
Often cited as an example of the more obscure and extreme end of 1970s independent horror.
Google audience: Audience reception for Gonna Get You is scarce due to its niche status. Those who have seen it often acknowledge its place within the exploitation genre, with some appreciating its uncompromisingly grim tone while others are put off by its technical limitations and shocking content.
Fun Fact
Larry Buchanan, the director, was known for his prolific work in low-budget and exploitation films, often operating with minimal resources and tight shooting schedules.
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