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Prowl Girls
When Sally Mae's boyfriend Tarzan is expelled from high school for peddling marijuana, she rebels against her middle-class background, thinking that he has been treated unfairly. She joins Tarzan in his East Village hippie "crash pad." He organizes a profitable racket, luring suckers from uptown to watch the wild parties that take place in the "pad." He appeals to their sympathy to extract large sums of money for the supposed rehabilitation of the young female participants. The racket is so successful that other operators, including Big Daddy and Butterfly, join in the enterprise. After several months, Sally Mae learns about the racket and goes to live with a businessman she met at one of the parties. Big Daddy, Tarzan and Butterfly seek her out to make sure that she doesn't talk to the police. They abduct her, give her an overdose of heroin and leave her dead in the basement of a Village flop house.
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Plot Summary
A group of young women, known as the Prowl Girls, engage in petty crime and motorcycle escapades. Their lives take a darker turn when they become entangled with a sinister cult and a series of violent events. The film follows their desperate attempts to escape the dangerous situations they find themselves in.
Critical Reception
Prowl Girls is a cult exploitation film known for its gritty atmosphere and exploitation elements. While not critically acclaimed by mainstream standards, it has garnered a cult following for its unique blend of biker culture, crime, and horror, often praised for its raw energy and distinctive style.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw, independent spirit and exploitation-cinema charm.
Noted for its portrayal of female anti-heroes and unconventional themes.
Criticized by some for its low production values and sensationalism.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse due to the film's niche cult status, but generally acknowledge its status as a low-budget exploitation film with a certain unpolished appeal for fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
Director Jack Hill initially intended 'Prowl Girls' to be a more straightforward crime drama before shifting towards exploitation themes.
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