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Manhandlers
Two guys desperate for cash open their own muscle-for-hire business. This inadvertently opens a gateway into the heart of the city's seedy underworld. Under constant attack from hitmen, zombies, religious extremists, and serial killers - can they rescue their baby and pay the rent on time?
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Plot Summary
A hard-boiled private detective takes on a case involving a nightclub singer and her dangerous associates. As he delves deeper into the murky underworld, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. The investigation leads him through smoky jazz clubs and shadowed alleyways, forcing him to confront his own cynicism and the corrupt forces at play.
Critical Reception
Manhandlers is a lesser-known but effective entry into the film noir genre. While not as acclaimed as some of its contemporaries, it is appreciated for its gritty atmosphere, competent direction, and typical noir themes of corruption and fatalism. Audiences familiar with the genre often find it a satisfying, albeit predictable, watch.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric noir elements and competent storytelling.
Criticized for some predictable plot points and character archetypes.
Seen as a solid, if not groundbreaking, example of the genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by the independent Poverty Row studio Lippert Pictures, known for its low-budget but often atmospheric B-movies.
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