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Body Shop
An outcall service madam and her boyfriend - who owns an auto repair shop - decide to pool their business interests and create a new business that caters to consumer's automotive and erotic needs. 'The Body Shop' proves to be a winning combination as eager customers line up to get their thrown rods and clogged valves fixed in record time. The duo, however, are not the best bosses to work for and their employees set them up for a bust.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, recently released from a mental institution, tries to rebuild her life but finds herself drawn into a dangerous investigation. She becomes involved with a charismatic sculptor who may hold the key to a series of unsettling events. As the lines between reality and delusion blur, she must uncover the truth before she becomes a victim herself.
Critical Reception
Body Shop received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon its release.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at psychological suspense.
Criticized for a muddled narrative and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a somewhat forgettable thriller from the mid-80s.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent or unrecorded for this title. What little information is available suggests a film that failed to resonate widely, with viewers often citing its confusing plot as a primary detractor.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Autograph Man' during its production phase before being changed to 'Body Shop'.
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