Touch Me Not
Touch Me Not

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Touch Me Not

1974
Movie
82 min
English

A psychopathic industrial spy terrorizes a secretary late at night in a darkened high-rise office building.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Patrick G. DuffyGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman suffering from amnesia after a car accident finds herself in a secluded mental institution. She becomes entangled with the male staff, leading to unsettling revelations about her past and the nature of her confinement.

Critical Reception

Touch Me Not (1974) is a lesser-known exploitation film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. It is primarily remembered for its suspenseful atmosphere and psychological elements, though often criticized for its pacing and plot execution. It has since developed a cult following among fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological tension.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.

  • Seen as a competent, albeit formulaic, entry in the psychological thriller genre of the 1970s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's suspenseful build-up and the disturbing nature of its themes, while some find the narrative to be less engaging than anticipated.

Fun Fact

The film was also known by the alternate title 'The Mind Snatchers' and was a direct-to-video release in some markets, contributing to its obscurity.

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