Hot Scalding
Hot Scalding

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Hot Scalding

1989
Movie
Adult · 18+
86 min
English

Busty Cheri Taylor is back - and newcomer April West is her cute step-daughter in John Leslie's Hot Scalding. Together, they step out on the town to put the old adage "Like Mother, Like Daughter" to work. And boy, does it work!

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Reginald BartholomewGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A gritty detective, haunted by his past, must race against time to stop a ruthless crime syndicate from unleashing a deadly biological agent on the city. Teaming up with a resourceful informant, he navigates a treacherous underworld filled with double-crosses and explosive confrontations. The fate of millions hangs in the balance as he confronts the mastermind behind the plot in a high-stakes showdown.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, "Hot Scalding" was met with mixed reviews, praised for its intense action sequences and charismatic lead performance but criticized for its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences, however, responded positively to its high-octane thrills and dark tone, making it a moderate commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action and a compelling lead performance.

  • Criticized for a muddled storyline and clichéd thriller elements.

  • Appreciated for its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful pacing.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Hot Scalding" to be an entertaining action flick with a strong central performance. Many enjoyed the film's suspense and exciting chase sequences. However, some viewers felt the plot was somewhat derivative of other crime thrillers of the era.

Fun Fact

The distinctive screeching sound effect used during the film's most intense chase scenes was reportedly created by recording a distressed cat and then heavily manipulating the audio.

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