Hot Bath

A young woman named Gloria, who is working as a housekeeper, is driven to extreme measures when her wealthy employer's possessive and abusive husband returns home. Fearing for her life and safety, she concocts a plan to eliminate him, leading to a tense and violent confrontation. The film explores themes of survival and desperation in a dangerous situation.

Hot Bath received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics often divided on its exploitation elements and narrative effectiveness. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and Brenda Vaccaro's performance, others found the plot predictable and the violence excessive. Audiences, particularly those who enjoyed grindhouse and exploitation cinema, generally responded more favorably to its sensationalist content.

• Praised for its raw, exploitation-driven thrills and Brenda Vaccaro's committed performance.

• Criticized for its predictable plot and gratuitous violence.

• Seen as a prime example of 1970s exploitation cinema.

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The film was originally released under the title 'The Possession of Gloria Ward' and later re-titled for wider distribution, a common practice for exploitation films of the era to attract a different audience.