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Crime Cult Classic

A private eye hunts a sex killer stalking Boston’s notorious red light district.

JUDY

Abduction turned seduction ...

1970 · 1h 15m · X · Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A sex killer is on the loose, terrorizing working girls in Boston’s seedy ‘combat zone'.  Will a rogue ex-detective solve the mystery before more buxom beauties meet an unfortunate demise?

Quick Answer

What is Judy about?

Judy is a 1970 American crime drama thriller directed by David W. Hanson and George Meadows about a depraved sex killer targeting women in Boston's red light district, with a maverick detective hired to stop the murderer.

Programmer's Pick

Judy doesn't just flirt with the grindhouse—it dives headfirst into the sleaze of Boston’s underworld, combining sexploitation with a hardboiled detective on the prowl. If your idea of suspense involves red mini dresses and rogue ex-cops, this one's got your number.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the grimy underbelly of Boston's infamous 'combat zone,' Judy follows the manhunt for a sadistic sex killer terrorizing working girls. When the daughter of a wealthy industrialist falls victim to the same predator, the desperate father hires Gunner Sloan, a tough, no-nonsense private detective with a checkered past. As Sloan navigates the sleazy world of miniskirts, smoky bars, and dangerous secrets, he's racing to catch a murderer before more women meet a brutal fate. This crime thriller leans into sexploitation and erotic drama, blending lurid atmosphere with the grit of pulp detective fiction.

Details & Specs

Directors
David W. Hanson, George Meadows
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 15m

Why Cult

Sexploitation Grit

Lurid themes, female nudity, and a red light district backdrop make this a pulpy slice of 1970s erotic crime cinema.

Maverick Detective

Private eye Gunner Sloan brings a hard-nosed, unconventional approach to catching the killer.

Boston ‘Combat Zone’

The film immerses viewers in Boston's notorious red light district—a setting rarely captured with such sleaze-soaked flair.

Sensual Style

Expect a steady stream of miniskirts, sultry brunettes, and a distinctly 1970s erotic vibe.

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Threat File

Trigger

Attacks on women in the red light district

Threat

Depraved sex killer

Effect

Murders and terrorizes working girls

Setting

Boston's red light district

Questions from the Vault

When was Judy released? +

Judy was released in 1970.

Who directed Judy? +

Judy was directed by David W. Hanson and George Meadows.

How long is Judy? +

Judy has a runtime of 75 minutes.

What genre is Judy? +

Judy is a crime, drama, and thriller film with sexploitation and erotic elements.

Where can I watch Judy? +

Judy is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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