An engaging drive-in movie that suggests little-known filmmaker Frederick R. Friedel is no small talent, this low-budget psychodrama is a kinder, gentler BADLANDS (1973) with a healthy dollop of the Patty Hearst story. One of only two released films written and directed by Friedel, it transcends its exploitation trappings with sufficient personal vision to make you wonder about the career the filmmaker could have had with more luck and resources. College student Sandra Morely (Leslie Ann Rivers, who bears a certain resemblance to former first-daughter Amy Carter) is surprised by a gunman, Eddie Mattlock (John Canon), waiting in the back seat of her car. Forcing her t...
Released:
1974
Rated:
R
Length:
78 mins