A young woman's modeling dreams spiral into New York's seedy underbelly of sex, drugs, and exploitation.
IN HOT BLOOD
A pretty girl tries to make it in the fashion business as a model but gets corrupted by the industry's seedy underbelly.
Proof that not every New York modeling gig leads to Vogue—or dignity.
Softcore ambition meets Big Apple sleaze in this roughie where the glamour of modeling is quickly peeled away—along with Rita’s clothes. With voice-over commentary and plenty of lingerie, In Hot Blood dives straight into the underbelly of sexploitation, complete with banana-eating and leering photographers.
— SassyFlix Programmer
In Hot Blood is a 1968 American drama film directed by Joel Landwehr about Rita, a factory worker whose pursuit of a modeling career in New York leads her into a world of moral corruption and exploitation.
- Director
- Joel Landwehr
- Release
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Genres
- Drama
Synopsis
Why Cult
The story unfolds entirely through a voice-over, offering a detached, sardonic commentary on Rita’s descent.
A classic example of 1960s roughie cinema, blending softcore elements with themes of BDSM, moral corruption, and underworld glamour.
Rita’s journey from naive factory girl to party-hopping model exposes the dark side of the fashion industry.
The film features a scene involving 'eating banana'—because subtlety isn’t on the menu.
Questions from the Vault
What is In Hot Blood about? +
In Hot Blood follows Rita, a factory worker determined to become a model in New York, as she faces exploitation, parties, and moral decline in her quest for stardom.
When was In Hot Blood released? +
In Hot Blood was released in 1968.
Who directed In Hot Blood? +
In Hot Blood was directed by Joel Landwehr.
How long is In Hot Blood? +
In Hot Blood has a runtime of 70 minutes.
What genre is In Hot Blood? +
In Hot Blood is a drama film with strong sexploitation elements.
Where can I watch In Hot Blood? +
In Hot Blood is available for streaming on SassyFlix.