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Help Wanted
Collection of four short films from Falcon Studios. "Come'n Take It, If Ya Can!" — Self-confident loner Joe Andrews uses his stiff 10-inches in the most-unusual Falcon solo film yet. "Help Wanted" — Joe Andrews encounters Falcon superstar Dick Fisk when he responds to a Help Wanted sign on a warehouse door, and before you know it they're sixty-nining on a conveyor belt. "Rocks And Hard Places" — Superstar Al Parker and Falcon discovery Jeff Turk meet up with a friend along a mountain stream in the wild blue yonder. "PE-627" — Jeff Turk and gymnastics teammate Vince Clark are messing around in the locker room, when hunky young coach Kirk Mannheim returns for a heavy-duty three-way.
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Plot Summary
A group of young people take on summer jobs at a remote wilderness resort. As they settle in, they begin to suspect that the resort's owner and some of the staff have sinister intentions. Strange occurrences and disappearances lead them to uncover a horrifying secret hidden within the resort's seemingly idyllic facade.
Critical Reception
Help Wanted is a low-budget slasher film from the early 1980s, generally considered a cult classic among fans of the genre. It is often noted for its primitive effects and uneven pacing, but has also garnered a following for its Giallo-esque atmosphere and surprisingly dark themes for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creepy atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
Criticized for its low production values and occasional plot holes.
Seen as a notable, albeit rough, entry in the early slasher subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult film, but those available often highlight its unsettling mood and memorable, if sometimes gory, set pieces. Some viewers find it to be a charmingly amateurish throwback to early horror.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, and the remote setting significantly contributed to its isolated and suspenseful atmosphere.
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