Serial murders stalk the seedy massage parlors of 1970s New York.
MASSAGE PARLOR MURDERS!
If you've never been to a massage parlor, This is a visit you'll NEVER forget!
A serial killer targets and murders sex workers in New York City's red-light district. Detectives Rizotti and O'Mara investigate to uncover the killer's identity and prevent further victims.
Quick Answer
Massage Parlor Murders! is a 1973 American crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Chester Fox and Alex Stevens about detectives investigating a string of murders targeting sex workers in New York City's massage parlors.
Programmer's Pick
Few films capture the sweaty, neon-lit paranoia of New York’s underbelly quite like Massage Parlor Murders! With its blend of police procedural grit and unapologetic grindhouse nudity, it’s a sleaze-soaked whodunit where the city’s sins are on full display.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Initially released to drive-ins and grindhouses in 1973, this film underwent a notable marketing shift from psychological horror to sexploitation, even being retitled and re-edited, reflecting changing exploitation trends and distribution strategies of the era.
Cast & Crew
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The film immerses viewers in the seedy massage parlors and mean streets of 1970s New York, serving up a vivid period atmosphere.
A string of murders and a police investigation drive this crime thriller, with the killer’s identity shrouded in suspense.
Unflinching in its embrace of grindhouse tropes, the film features graphic nudity and violence, integral to its lurid style.
Hints of the seven deadly sins suggest a killer with a twisted, moralistic agenda, adding a unique angle to the investigation.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
String of murders in massage parlors
Serial killer targeting sex workers
Murder and terror among massage parlor workers
New York City red light district
Questions from the Vault
When was Massage Parlor Murders! released? +
Massage Parlor Murders! was released in 1973.
Who directed Massage Parlor Murders!? +
Massage Parlor Murders! was directed by Chester Fox and Alex Stevens.
How long is Massage Parlor Murders!? +
The film has a runtime of 79 minutes.
What genre is Massage Parlor Murders!? +
Massage Parlor Murders! is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.
Who is Mr. Creepy and what is his role in the investigation? +
Mr. Creepy is a suspicious man identified by Gwen as someone who made Rosie uncomfortable; the detectives track him down and force him to leave town, but the murders continue.
What triggers Detective O'Mara's personal involvement in the case? +
Detective O'Mara becomes personally involved after questioning Gwen, Rosie's roommate, and developing a romantic relationship with her during the murder investigation.
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