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A masked predator stalks Hollywood's night, leaving terror and marks of hate in his wake.

VIOLATED!

What led nice girls like these into dark alleys at night?

1975 · 1h 25m · R · Drama / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A masked serial rapist prowls the streets of Hollywood by night, stalking young female victims.

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What is Violated! about?

Violated! is a 1975 American drama, horror, and thriller film directed by Albert Zugsmith about a masked serial rapist who prowls Hollywood's streets at night, brutally targeting young women.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your exploitation films raw and unsparing, Violated! delivers on all fronts—from masked menace to grindhouse sleaze. Albert Zugsmith pushes boundaries with shock value, graphic violence, and a touch of psychotronic perversity that only Hollywood’s shadowy corners could inspire.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the underbelly of Hollywood, Violated! follows the terrifying nocturnal rampage of a masked serial rapist who stalks and brutalizes young female victims. The film immerses viewers in a world of sadistic violence, with the perpetrator leaving disturbing marks on his victims, including swastikas carved into flesh. Blending elements of drama, horror, and thriller genres, the story is steeped in exploitation and psychotronic sensibilities, featuring graphic violence, nudity, and a focus on perverse criminality. With its grindhouse roots and sexploitation edge, Violated! is a stark depiction of predation and revenge amid the neon-lit streets of 1970s Los Angeles.

Details & Specs

Director
Albert Zugsmith
Writers
Albert Zugsmith, William Maron
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
The Rapist, The Hollywood Ripper

Why Cult

Masked Rapist Terror

A masked serial predator stalks Hollywood’s streets, leaving a trail of horror and graphic brutality.

Graphic Violence & Nudity

The film is loaded with explicit scenes of violence and nudity, fully embracing its exploitation and sexploitation roots.

Grindhouse Exploitation

A psychotronic blend of revenge tropes and perversion, this is pure 1970s grindhouse cinema.

Disturbing Symbolism

The attacker’s use of swastikas and sadistic pleasure adds chilling, provocative layers to the violence.

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Threat File

Trigger

Masked serial rapist stalking at night

Threat

Masked rapist with sadistic tendencies

Effect

Brutalizing and marking young female victims

Setting

Hollywood streets at night

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Violated!? +

Violated! was directed by Albert Zugsmith.

How long is Violated!? +

Violated! has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Violated!? +

Violated! is a drama, horror, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Violated!? +

Violated! is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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