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Incident in San Francisco
A man who tries to stop a mugging finds himself accused of murdering the criminal after the victim and witnesses fail to corroborate his story. A young reporter believes the man and tries to find out why the parties involved are trying to frame him.
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Plot Summary
In San Francisco, a series of gruesome murders rocks the city. A hardened detective, investigating the killings, finds himself entangled in a bizarre web of occult rituals and supernatural forces. As the body count rises, he must race against time to uncover the ancient evil responsible before it consumes the city whole.
Critical Reception
Incident in San Francisco is a lesser-known horror film from the early 1970s, often cited for its unique blend of occult themes and urban setting. While it garnered some attention for its unsettling atmosphere and graphic (for its time) violence, it was largely overlooked by mainstream critics and audiences, fading into obscurity.
What Reviewers Say
Presents a genuinely creepy atmosphere and unsettling occult themes.
Features moments of surprising gore and tension for its era.
Suffers from a somewhat convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity, but those available often mention its unique, dark premise and the unsettling nature of its horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for featuring a young Lee Majors in a significant role before his breakthrough success in 'The Six Million Dollar Man'.
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