Yoko Ono gets caught between a drug pusher fiancé and ruthless criminals in 1960s New York.
SATAN'S BED
The story of angry youths who terrorize young innocents.
A young Japanese girl arriving in New York City gets mixed up with mobsters and dope dealers.
Quick Answer
Satan's Bed is a 1965 American crime, drama, and horror film directed by Michael Findlay, Marshall Smith, and Tamijian about a young Japanese woman whose fiancé's criminal ties draw her into a world of drug dealers and violence.
Programmer's Pick
Few films blend the seedy side of 1960s Manhattan with such brazen exploitation, and fewer still feature Yoko Ono before she was a global name. Satan's Bed is as much a time capsule of roughie cinema as it is a showcase of taboo-pushing themes, from gang violence to drug-fueled depravity.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This exploitation film features Yoko Ono's acting debut and showcases the collaborative work of Roberta and Michael Findlay, notable figures in underground cinema. It is also a reworking of Tamijian's earlier film Judas City, with new footage and characters added.
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Why Cult
Catch a pre-fame Yoko Ono navigating the perils of the New York underworld in one of her rare acting roles.
This is a prime example of the 'roughie' subgenre, mixing drug crime, sexual menace, and violence on the gritty city streets.
Two intersecting storylines: a kidnapping to keep a dealer in business, and a trio of addicts terrorizing women, ramp up the tension.
Shot in the margins of mid-60s Manhattan, the film oozes a grimy authenticity rarely seen outside exploitation cinema.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Drug dealer tries to quit
Kidnapping by drug supplier; violent addicts
Women are terrorized and coerced; protagonist endangered
New York City criminal underworld
Questions from the Vault
When was Satan's Bed released? +
Satan's Bed was released in 1965.
Who directed Satan's Bed? +
Michael Findlay, Marshall Smith, and Tamijian directed Satan's Bed.
How long is Satan's Bed? +
Satan's Bed has a runtime of 72 minutes.
What genre is Satan's Bed? +
Satan's Bed is a crime, drama, and horror film.
Where can I watch Satan's Bed? +
Satan's Bed is available to stream on SassyFlix.
