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Terry loved soft, furry, little animals. He loved his mother. He loved pretty girls...ALL DEAD! morePlot:
Young Terry Lambert (John Savage) returns home from serving a prison term for a gang-rape he was forced to participate in... more | full synopsisUser Comments:
A real showcase for the inimitable Ann Sothern. moreCast
(Credited cast)| Ann Sothern | ... | Thelma Lambert | |
| John Savage | ... | Terry Lambert | |
| Ruth Roman | ... | Rhea Benson | |
| Luana Anders | ... | Louise | |
| Cindy Williams | ... | Lori | |
| Sue Bernard | ... | Tina | |
| Marjorie Eaton | ... | Mrs. Orland | |
| Peter Brocco | ... | Louise's Father | |
| Helene Winston | ... | Flo |
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It took me about a year to hunt down this obscure little flick, but after finally getting my hands on it, I can honestly say it was well worth the efforts. THE KILLING KIND is more than a horror film. It's a stylish, thought-provoking psycho-thriller that explores the mind of a very disturbed individual. John Savage(very impressive in an early starring role) plays Terry Lambert, a young man who is forced to participate in the brutal gang rape of a pretty young girl(Sue Bernard), then is sent to prison. Two years later, Savage is released and returns to the boardinghouse run by his loving, but overprotective mother, Thelma(the wonderful Ann Sothern). At first, Terry seems completelely adjusted and ready to put his life back in order, but he slowly becomes a madman, desperate for revenge and becomes involved in the terrifying deaths of three people. It's then up to his mother to turn her son in or protect him from the consequences that he will suffer for his actions.
This is a spellbinding film that concentrates more on suspense and character development than supplying cheap thrills. THE KILLING KIND is definitely cult director Curtis Harrington's masterpiece, and the great cast does some of their finest work. The best performance is given by Ann Sothern who paints a touching portrait of a doting mother who is forced to confront the harsh realities of her son's true nature. At this stage in her career, Sothern was playing mostly character parts, but this is much more than a flashy character role. This particular role gives Sothern the opportunity to display a variety of emotions and she never misses a beat. Sothern is always excellent and certainly handles every role she plays with great style and skill, but this is truly the very best of her latter-day performances.