Candy Regentag
Candy Regentag

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Candy Regentag

1989
Movie
102 min
English

Flesh and fantasy fill the nights of the call girls at Bambi’s, a flashy back street brothel. Join Bambi, Candy and the girls for an evening or two and find out what happens in the violent world of sex for sale. Candy is new to the business. She follows all of the rules of the house - she arrives on time, doesn’t take drugs, is polite to customers, and numb to all the men who used her. Then she meets Reg and breaks the most important rule - don’t fall in love with one of your customers. Their first encounter leaves her longing to see him again. She fantasizes about the love they share and how idyllic their life together would be. But the facts are clear. Candy is a hooker and she will never be a real part of his world … she’s one of Bambi’s girls. She has seen his life and felt his love, a brief glimpse is all she’ll ever have, KISS THE NIGHT!

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Thomas K. ShoneGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman awakens in a hospital with amnesia, unable to recall her past or how she sustained her injuries. As she struggles to piece together her identity, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving her estranged husband and a series of suspicious events. She must race against time to uncover the truth before her forgotten enemies silence her permanently.

Critical Reception

Candy Regentag received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. While some performances were praised, the film struggled to deliver a cohesive and satisfying narrative, leaving audiences and reviewers alike with more questions than answers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's attempt at a complex mystery is ultimately undermined by a confusing plot.

  • Performances are generally adequate, but cannot salvage the weak script.

  • The thriller elements fail to generate significant suspense or tension.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Candy Regentag are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a film that fails to engage due to its confusing storyline and lack of impact.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 1989, "Candy Regentag" did not receive a wide theatrical release and is considered a relatively obscure film in the thriller genre.

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