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A grim police detective embarks on a one-man crusade to track down a depraved sex maniac when a nightclub deejay receives a disturbing series of obscene phone calls. Finding himself getting far too close to the victim for comfort, the hard-boiled cop must track down the unbalanced pervert before he can carry out his sick threats.
A young woman, Norah, who works as a DJ, becomes increasingly disturbed by harassing phone calls from a man who claims to be in love with her. The calls escalate, and she fears for her safety as she tries to uncover the identity of her tormentor, who seems to know intimate details about her life. The situation intensifies when a friend is murdered, leading Norah to suspect the mysterious caller might be responsible.
The film is a low-budget B-movie thriller that gained a cult following over time, largely due to its tense atmosphere and early exploration of themes related to stalking and psychological suspense. It is not widely reviewed by mainstream critics but is appreciated by fans of vintage thrillers.
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere despite its limited budget.
Noted for its effective portrayal of psychological tension and fear.
Considered a cult classic among fans of 1960s thrillers.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify due to its niche status, but it is often discussed positively within cult film communities for its genre elements.
The film was shot in stark black and white, enhancing its noir-like atmosphere and sense of dread.
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There's something quite untypically erotic about the opening scenes of this film as the scantily clad "Larry" (Sal Mineo) telephones a woman and talks suggestively to her. Though not explicit by current standards, this whole film take quite...
A very bold movie for 1965 that has today become a cult classic. Like a lot of these social films they are dated, but to me that is part of what makes them often times great. If I watch a film made in 1965, I want it to reflect the time it ...