A New York rape victim becomes the Dum-Dum Killer in this 1985 vigilante crime tale.
SUDDEN DEATH
The First Woman Vigilante
A New York rape victim buys a gun, hunts rapists and becomes known as the Dum-Dum Killer.
Sudden Death is a 1985 American action, crime, and thriller film directed by Sig Shore about Valerie, a rape victim who becomes a vigilante targeting would-be rapists in New York.
Synopsis
Why Cult
Valerie's transformation from victim to vigilante drives a raw, confrontational story rooted in the rape-and-revenge tradition.
The press dubs Valerie the 'Dum-Dum Killer' for her signature ammunition, adding a lurid tabloid edge to the urban crime spree.
The same detective hunts both Valerie's rapist and her alter ego, setting up a tense cat-and-mouse dynamic with complicated romantic sparks.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Sudden Death about? +
Sudden Death follows Valerie, a rape victim who becomes a vigilante and targets potential rapists, earning the media nickname 'the Dum-Dum Killer.'
When was Sudden Death released? +
Sudden Death was released in 1985.
Who directed Sudden Death? +
Sudden Death was directed by Sig Shore.
How long is Sudden Death? +
Sudden Death has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Sudden Death? +
Sudden Death is an action, crime, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Sudden Death? +
Sudden Death is available to watch on SassyFlix.
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