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A Vegas showgirl is hunted by a vengeful killer from neon lights to LA’s shadows.

FLAREUP

1969 · 1h 40m · PG · Thriller

An exotic dancer, Michele, stalked from Las Vegas to Los Angeles by the psychopathic ex-husband of her friend, who blames her for the break-up of their marriage.

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What is Flareup about?

Flareup is a 1969 American thriller film directed by James Neilson about a Vegas showgirl, Michele, who is stalked by her friend's psychopathic ex-husband after he murders his estranged wife.

Synopsis

A homicidal maniac, Alan Morris, engages a frightened young woman, Michele, in a deadly game of cat and mouse. When Alan Morris guns down his estranged wife in cold blood, no one is more terrified than Michele, the Vegas showgirl Alan blames for turning his wife against him. Realizing that she’s the murderer’s next target, Michele begins a desperate game of hide-and-seek, hoping to elude Alan in the crowded streets of Los Angeles. After several near misses, the killer finally corners his elusive prey, leading to a showdown that ignites in a blaze of fury.
Details & Specs
Director
James Neilson
Writer
Mark Rodgers
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Thriller
Also Known As
L’implacabile omicida, Tote Bienen singen nicht, Sede de Crime, Llamarada

Why Cult

Raquel Welch in Peril

Watch Raquel Welch play Michele, a Vegas dancer who finds herself stalked by a homicidal maniac from showrooms to city streets.

Vegas-to-LA Chase

The action moves from the glimmer of Las Vegas to the sprawling chaos of Los Angeles, giving this thriller a double-dose of atmospheric tension.

Psychopathic Antagonist

Luke Askew’s Alan Morris is a memorably menacing villain, blaming Michele for his marriage's demise and unleashing a relentless pursuit.

Late '60s Style

From costuming to cityscapes, the film is steeped in the look and mood of 1969, capturing an era where danger lurked behind the glamour.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Flareup about? +

Flareup follows Michele, a Vegas showgirl targeted by her friend's vengeful ex-husband, who blames her for his marriage's collapse and pursues her from Las Vegas to Los Angeles after committing murder.

Who directed Flareup? +

Flareup was directed by James Neilson.

When was Flareup released? +

Flareup was released in 1969.

How long is Flareup? +

Flareup has a runtime of 100 minutes.

What genre is Flareup? +

Flareup is a thriller.

Where can I watch Flareup? +

Flareup is available to watch on SassyFlix.