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Psycho from Texas
A drifter/hitman is hired by a local business man to kidnap the local oil baron. The hitman had been reared in squalor, suffering the abuses of his whoring mama. When the baron escapes his assistant must chase him while the hitman takes care of a few loose ends.
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Plot Summary
A young hitchhiker named Sandy arrives in a small Texas town and quickly becomes entangled with the local sheriff, who suspects her of a series of brutal murders. As Sandy navigates the dangerous secrets of the town, she uncovers a sinister conspiracy that puts her own life at risk.
Critical Reception
Psycho from Texas is a cult exploitation horror film that has gained a modest following over the years for its gritty atmosphere and disturbing themes. While not widely acclaimed, it is often cited as an example of independent genre filmmaking from the 1970s, appreciated by fans of low-budget horror for its raw energy and controversial subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw, unpolished horror aesthetic.
Criticized for its gratuitous violence and bleak tone.
Seen as a relic of 1970s exploitation cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often describe the film as a disturbing and low-budget horror experience that may appeal to fans of extreme genre films.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on 16mm and later blown up to 35mm, contributing to its rough visual texture.
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