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A sadistic teen hitchhiker's deadly quest for 'Daddy' leaves a bloody trail on the beachside.

JANIE

1970 · 1h 5m · X · Horror

A sadistic teenager searching for "Daddy" murders and dismembers anybody who picks her up hitch-hiking.

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Janie is a 1970 American horror film directed by Jack Bravman, Roberta Findlay, and Michael Findlay about a sadistic teenager who murders and dismembers anyone who picks her up while hitchhiking in her search for 'Daddy.'

Synopsis

A sadistic teenager searching for "Daddy" murders and dismembers anybody who picks her up hitch-hiking. In a March 2018 interview with Rialto Report, credited director Jack Bravman admitted that Roberta Findlay actually directed this film, while John Amero confirmed Bravman handed over directorial duties, though he claims to Roberta's husband, Michael.
Details & Specs
Directors
Jack Bravman, Roberta Findlay, Michael Findlay
Writer
James Foley
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 5m
Genres
Horror

Why Cult

Female-Directed Exploitation

Roberta Findlay took the director’s chair, making this a rare example of a '70s exploitation film helmed by a woman.

Sadistic Teen Antiheroine

The teenage lead doesn’t just skip school—she murders and dismembers anyone unlucky enough to pick her up.

X-Rated Horror Blend

Murder, sexual sadism, and graphic violence collide in this 65-minute shocker that wears its X certificate with pride.

Incest and Sexploitation Themes

Expect taboo-breaking with stepfather-stepdaughter incest, female nudity, and thrill kills—this is sexploitation at its most unfiltered.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Janie about? +

Janie follows a sadistic teenager who murders and dismembers anyone who picks her up while hitchhiking during her search for 'Daddy.'

When was Janie released? +

Janie was released in 1970.

Who directed Janie? +

Janie was directed by Jack Bravman, Roberta Findlay, and Michael Findlay.

How long is Janie? +

Janie has a runtime of 65 minutes.

What genre is Janie? +

Janie is a horror film.

Where can I watch Janie? +

Janie is available to stream on SassyFlix.