A medical student's hidden urges unravel in this peeping tom crime tale.
STRANGE COMPULSION
Young bright medical student Fred has a dark secret - he's a peeping tom!
Strange Compulsion is a 1964 American crime film directed by Irvin Berwick about Fred, a young medical student whose secret life as a peeping tom leads him into trouble.
Themes & Keywords
- Director
- Irvin Berwick
- Writer
- Jason Johnson
- Release
- 1964
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Crime
Why Cult
The film centers on Fred, a bright medical student whose clandestine voyeurism brings a dark edge to mid-century American crime cinema.
A slice of 1964 crime cinema, tapping into period anxieties and delivering a forbidden subject with pulp energy.
Directed by Irvin Berwick, known for his work in exploitation and cult genres, lending a knowing hand to this taboo-riddled tale.
Questions from the Vault
What is Strange Compulsion about? +
Strange Compulsion is about Fred, a young medical student whose life takes a criminal turn due to his secret as a peeping tom.
Who directed Strange Compulsion? +
Strange Compulsion was directed by Irvin Berwick.
How long is Strange Compulsion? +
Strange Compulsion has a runtime of 81 minutes.
What genre is Strange Compulsion? +
Strange Compulsion is a crime film.
When was Strange Compulsion released? +
Strange Compulsion was released in 1964.
