Carom Shots
Carom Shots

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Carom Shots

1963
Movie
88 min
French

Paul Martin is the subservient brown-nosing youngster who needs quick advancement up the hierarchy to pay for the modern lifestyle he is buying on credit. Seeing that marrying his immediate superior's daughter will not get him the results he wants, he begins plotting the demise of the head of the company. The company itself specializes in holiday travel and unscrupulously brutalizes its customers for maximum profit, spending more thought on publicity gimmicks than customer service...

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Al AdamsonGenres: Horror, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of women are being terrorized by a mysterious killer who leaves behind a playing card at each crime scene. Detective Mike Miller is assigned to the case and must race against time to uncover the killer's identity and motives before more lives are lost.

Critical Reception

Carom Shots is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered little critical attention upon its release. It is primarily known among fans of cult and grindhouse cinema for its sensationalist themes and amateurish filmmaking. Audience reception has been mixed, with some appreciating its vintage B-movie charm and others finding it dated and uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • Seen as a typical example of early Al Adamson exploitation filmmaking.

  • The plot is considered thin and predictable by most viewers.

  • Praised by some for its unique, albeit low-budget, atmosphere.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Carom Shots' is not readily available. General audience reactions found on film forums and review sites indicate a split between those who enjoy it for its cult status and those who find its production values lacking.

Fun Fact

Director Al Adamson would go on to direct numerous other exploitation films, often in the horror and martial arts genres, becoming a notable figure in the cult film circuit.

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