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A queen of cruel games, Sharon turns seduction into a weapon in this 1966 sexploitation drama.

A SMELL OF HONEY, A SWALLOW OF BRINE

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1966 · 1h 11m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A young woman teases, seduces, and emotionally destroys young men for her own twisted amusement.

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What is A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine about?

A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine is a 1966 American drama film directed by Byron Mabe about Sharon, a young office worker who seduces and emotionally torments men for her own amusement.

Programmer's Pick

Sharon isn’t here to make friends—she’s here to play hard and leave a trail of emotional wreckage. Byron Mabe’s direction delivers a wild ride of sex, betrayal, and femme fatale mind games, all with a bracingly exploitative edge.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine introduces Sharon, a young woman who treats seduction as her personal battlefield. She lures men in, only to falsely accuse them or ruin their lives for the sheer pleasure of watching them suffer. Her twisted games ensnare a string of victims—one boyfriend lands in prison, another faces financial devastation, and a third suffers a complete breakdown. Even her lesbian roommate Paula is not spared from Sharon’s manipulations. But Sharon’s dangerous playfulness faces a new challenge when she meets Tony, a controlling thug with his own agenda. Set in the charged world of 1960s sexploitation, this film pushes boundaries of morality and power.

Details & Specs

Director
Byron Mabe
Writer
David F. Friedman
Release
1966
Runtime
1h 11m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
A Smell of Honey, Croqueuse d'hommes, Maneater

Why Cult

Tormenting Femme Fatale

Stacey Walker’s Sharon is a master manipulator, weaving emotional destruction with every seductive move.

Sexploitation Boundaries

The film is a prime example of 1960s sexploitation, unafraid to push social and cinematic taboos of its era.

Twisted Cat-and-Mouse

The power struggle between Sharon and Tony escalates the stakes, turning seduction into psychological warfare.

Independent B-Movie Edge

With its raw style and exploitation roots, this independent film delivers a bracing, low-budget punch.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine? +

A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine was directed by Byron Mabe.

How long is A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine? +

A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine has a runtime of 71 minutes.

What genre is A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine? +

A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine is a drama with strong sexploitation and exploitation elements.

Where can I watch A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine? +

A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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