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A private eye hunts a brutal gang of heroin smugglers in this roughie exploitation shocker.

THE KILL

1968 · 45m · NR · Action / Comedy / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A hot young vixen is kidnapped and raped by a dangerous gang of heroine smugglers, who rape and kill anyone who gets in their way. Then a tough private detective is hired to track down the bastards. 

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What is The Kill about?

The Kill is a 1968 American action-comedy-thriller directed by Gary Graver about a young woman who seeks help from a private detective after being attacked by a gang of heroin smugglers.

Programmer's Pick

The Kill pulls no punches: it's pure roughie mayhem with heroin smugglers, a downbeat gumshoe, and enough sleaze for a double feature. If you like your private eyes broke and your villains sporting switchblades, this drive-in rarity is your ticket to the dark side.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the gritty world of late 1960s exploitation cinema, The Kill follows Antoinette Malone, a young woman targeted and brutalized by a ruthless gang of heroin smugglers. Desperate for help, she turns to Charlie Apple, a down-on-his-luck private detective living out of his office. With her brother entangled in the gang’s operations, Antoinette is caught in a web of violence and retribution. Charlie takes on the case, plunging both of them into a dangerous chase through the underbelly of the city. Blending action, dark comedy, and the pulpy edge of grindhouse cinema, The Kill is a rough, unapologetic ride into the world of vice, vengeance, and survival.

Details & Specs

Director
Gary Graver
Writer
Gary Graver
Release
1968
Runtime
45m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Also Known As
Blood Hunger, Reservoir Cats, Original title: The Kill

Cast & Crew

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Director: Gary Graver Writer: Gary Graver
Antoinette Maynard Antoinette Maynard Antoinette WP Walt Phillips - SW Sharon Wells - N Natasha NM Nancy McGavin - TB Tod Badker TB Tony Brooks PE Pam English JL John Lee HS Harry Stone GL Gail Lavon LV Larry Vincente AO April O'Connor SS Shari Stevens BW Bonnie Walker JC Jean Clark Hunchback (uncredited) Uschi Digard Uschi Digard Girl at Party (uncredited) AE Alex Elliot Alex (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Roughie Exploitation Era

A classic from the golden age of roughies, blending grindhouse sleaze with pulp action and taboo-busting themes.

Heroin Smuggler Gang

The antagonists are a vicious gang of heroin smugglers, making for a uniquely sordid criminal underworld.

Antihero Private Detective

Charlie Apple, a broke, office-dwelling PI, takes on the case with questionable methods and plenty of attitude.

Drive-In Grindhouse Gem

A rare find for fans of vintage drive-in shockers and the exploitation films that defined late '60s cinema.

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Threat File

Trigger

Antoinette seeks help after gang retaliation

Threat

Gang of heroin smugglers

Effect

Rape, murder, and violent retaliation

Countermeasure

Hired private detective pursues the gang

Setting

Urban underworld and city streets

Questions from the Vault

When was The Kill released? +

The Kill was released in 1968.

Who directed The Kill? +

The Kill was directed by Gary Graver.

How long is The Kill? +

The Kill has a runtime of 45 minutes.

What genre is The Kill? +

The Kill is an action, comedy, and thriller film.

How does private detective Charlie Apple get involved in the case? +

Antoinette Malone hires Charlie after being attacked by the gang, explaining her brother's involvement and offering a retainer.

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