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Savage Attraction
Miles and Anna are going through a crisis. Miles prefers to hang out in notorious bars and meet other women. In an attempt to resolve the marital crisis, Anna decides to leave for Rio de Janeiro, where her uninhibited sister lives.
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Plot Summary
A disturbed, obsessive man becomes fixated on a young woman after a chance encounter. He begins to stalk her, escalating his actions from unsettling to dangerous. The woman finds herself increasingly terrorized as his behavior grows more violent and unpredictable, leading to a climactic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Savage Attraction is a low-budget thriller that received a limited release and generally negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its gratuitous violence and exploitative nature, with some acknowledging the intensity of the performances but few finding merit in the overall filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for its excessive and graphic violence.
Performances, particularly from the lead, were sometimes noted for their intensity, but couldn't salvage the film.
Seen by many as a forgettable and exploitative thriller.
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Fun Fact
Richard Lynch, known for his roles as villains, reportedly found the character of Frank a particularly disturbing one to portray due to the character's extreme psychopathy.
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