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Manhattan's underbelly gets a noir-tinged roughie treatment in this 1966 sexploitation shocker.

AROUSED

Shocking! A Blast of Explosive Desires!

1966 · 1h 18m · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

In Manhattan, prostitutes are being murdered by a psycho. A detective is assigned to track him down and bring him in.

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What is Aroused about?

Aroused is a 1966 American horror-thriller film directed by Anton Holden about a detective investigating a series of brutal murders targeting Manhattan prostitutes.

Synopsis

Johnny, a detective investigating the brutal murder of a high-priced call girl, becomes involved with two of the victim's friends, Ginny and Angela. Ginny, who has vowed to find and castrate the murderer, suspects Louie, a bartender, when he shows contempt for prostitutes. Her suspicions are confirmed when she follows Louie home and discovers that he has a collection of erotic devices. Angela is attacked and murdered in an elevator, and Johnny is taken off the case. He unwittingly pairs off his wife with Louie and goes to see Ginny. Johnny tells Ginny that Angela has been killed, and they make love to comfort each other. Ginny reveals that she suspects Louie is the murderer, and Johnny, startled, races home to find his wife seriously wounded. Ginny and some of her friends trace Louie to his apartment, surround him, and carry out Ginny's objective before the police arrive.
Details & Specs
Director
Anton Holden
Writers
Richard B. Shull, Anton Holden, Ray Jenkins
Release
1966
Runtime
1h 18m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Why Cult

Manhattan Sexploitation

Set against the gritty streets of Manhattan, the film blends horror and thriller with a distinct 1960s exploitation flair.

Female Revenge Plot

Ginny’s vow to hunt down and castrate the killer injects a fierce dose of agency and vengeance into the sordid proceedings.

Roughie Subgenre

Aroused is a classic example of the 'roughie,' with explicit themes like castration, lesbianism, and female nudity woven into its murder mystery.

Sex and Violence Collision

Shocking content—serial killings, erotic devices, and explicit acts—makes this a no-holds-barred ride through 1960s cinematic taboos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aroused about? +

Aroused follows a detective as he investigates the murders of Manhattan prostitutes, getting entangled with the victim’s friends and the seedy underworld.

When was Aroused released? +

Aroused was released in 1966.

Who directed Aroused? +

Aroused was directed by Anton Holden.

How long is Aroused? +

Aroused has a runtime of 78 minutes.

What genre is Aroused? +

Aroused is a horror-thriller film.

Where can I watch Aroused? +

Aroused is available to stream on SassyFlix.