Impulse (1974)

User Rating:

4.3/10   

Director:

William Grefe

Writer:

Tony Crechales (writer)

Release Date:

October 1974 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

When the Demons of Evil... Take all Power of Reason... Only IMPULSE Remains!

Plot:

A paranoid, leisure-suit-wearing conman/gigolo named Matt Stone seduces lonely women, bilks them of their savings via an investment scam...

Plot Keywords:

Possession | Revenge | Stalking | Physical Abuse | Serial Killer

Cast

William Shatner	...	Matt Stone
Ruth Roman	...	Julia Marstow
Jennifer Bishop	...	Ann Moy
Kim Nicholas	...	Tina Moy
James Dobson	...	Clarence
Harold Sakata	...	Karate Pete
Marcia Knight	...	Helen
Vivian Lester	...	Matt's Mother
William Kerwin	...	Soldier
Marcy Lafferty	...	Hotel Clerk
Chad Walker	...	Matt, as a Boy
Paula Dimitrouleas	...	Belly Dancer

Also Known As:

I Love to Kill
Want a Ride, Little Girl?

Runtime:

82 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:15 | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Florida, USA

Company:

Conquerer Films Inc.

Trivia:

Star William Shatner secured a bit role for his then-wife Marcy Lafferty as the curvaceous, promiscuous hotel clerk.

Quotes:

Matt Stone: You fat!... People like you should be ground into dog meat!

A Must See!

"Impulse" is a must see for any fan of B moviedom! During a low point in his career, Shatner gives a stellar performance as Matt a psychotic killer. He begins his killing ways as a child when he sees his mother, in their home, being raped by a soldier (played by William Kerwin) and plunges a Samurai sword into him. The film then flashes forward to 1974 Florida where he kills his current lover, then comes into a small town and wins the heart of a widow, but not her disapproving young daughter. The daughter is wise to his motives after she witnesses Shatner kill Harold Sakata in a car wash, but no one will believe her until the bloody climax of the film. Think Shatner's acting was tacky in his Star Trek hey day? He goes over the top in this cheapy thriller. And yes, dig his groovy duds! Everything from polyester zig zag print shirts to striped tank top and white pimp suit complete with hat! Cheesy scenes, dialogue and plot make this drive in delight a movie to seek out. Hard to find, it is slowly making it's way to DVD. This would have made an excellent MST3K episode! Fun for all!