Roommates, LSD, and a side hustle gone sideways in a 1968 exploitation drama.
HELP WANTED FEMALE
Two kinky female roommates have odd habits. One is a hooker who beats up and robs her customers after she has sex with them. The other one takes money from men to perform stripteases for them at her place. One day she and a customer, Mr. Gregory, drop some LSD together and he begins to tell her a story that makes the girls realize this time they may have more on their hands than they bargained for.
Help Wanted Female is a 1968 American drama film directed by John Hayes about two female roommates—one a prostitute and the other a performer—whose lives take a turn after an LSD-fueled encounter with a customer.
- Director
- John Hayes
- Release
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Why Cult
This film leans into its exploitation tag with a blend of prostitution, drugs, and female nudity.
The plot takes a trippy turn when a striptease customer and a roommate share LSD, revealing more than just secrets.
Directed by John Hayes, this independent film embodies his no-holds-barred approach to taboo subjects.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Help Wanted Female about? +
Help Wanted Female follows two unconventional female roommates—one a prostitute, the other a performer—whose encounter with a customer on LSD leads to unexpected revelations.
When was Help Wanted Female released? +
Help Wanted Female was released in 1968.
Who directed Help Wanted Female? +
Help Wanted Female was directed by John Hayes.
How long is Help Wanted Female? +
Help Wanted Female has a runtime of 75 minutes.
What genre is Help Wanted Female? +
Help Wanted Female is a drama film with strong exploitation elements.
Where can I watch Help Wanted Female? +
Help Wanted Female is available to stream on SassyFlix.