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Drama Cult Classic

Sex, scheming, and secrets collide at a sultry Fire Island beach house reunion.

DEEP INSIDE

Where no motion picture ever went before!

1967 · 1h 29m · NR · Drama / Romance / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A manipulative woman delights in exploiting her friends' weaknesses during a beachside summer until her machinations lead to murder and her friends finally see through her.

Quick Answer

What is Deep Inside about?

Deep Inside is a 1967 American drama, romance, and thriller film directed by Joseph W. Sarno about Millicent Redmond, who hosts sexually charged reunion parties at her beach house, manipulating her former sorority sisters and their lovers.

Programmer's Pick

Joseph W. Sarno cranks up the psychological heat and the beachside melodrama, turning Fire Island into a playground for seduction and scheming. If you like your sexploitation laced with manipulation and a thunderstorm or two, this rediscovered gem delivers.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Previously thought lost, Deep Inside is a sexploitation melodrama set against the backdrop of Fire Island. The story centers on Millicent Redmond, a woman with a penchant for manipulation and control, who annually gathers her former sorority sisters and their partners for a raucous, uninhibited reunion at her luxurious beach house. As the summer heat rises, so do the tensions, with personal weaknesses and desires coming to the fore under Millicent’s watchful eye. The film explores themes of power, sexuality, and deception, making it a provocative entry in the era’s independent erotic cinema.

Details & Specs

Director
Joseph W. Sarno
Writer
Joseph W. Sarno
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
The Beach House

Why Cult

Fire Island Melodrama

The sultry setting of Fire Island serves as the backdrop for a web of manipulation and desire among former sorority sisters.

Sexploitation Rediscovered

Once thought lost, Deep Inside stands out as a rare rediscovered film from the late 1960s sexploitation wave.

Female-Driven Manipulation

Millicent Redmond's cunning and deviousness drive the plot, making her a standout character in the sexploitation genre.

Annual Reunion Drama

The film's premise of a yearly, uninhibited beach house reunion sets the stage for escalating tension and intrigue.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Deep Inside released? +

Deep Inside was released in 1967.

Who directed Deep Inside? +

Deep Inside was directed by Joseph W. Sarno.

How long is Deep Inside? +

Deep Inside has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is Deep Inside? +

Deep Inside is a drama, romance, and thriller with strong sexploitation and erotica elements.

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