Ray Nadeau, an influential director in the 1970s, helmed The Beauties and the Beast (1974), a film that exemplifies the bold aesthetics of exploitation cinema. Known for pushing boundaries, Nadeau's work often blends eroticism with a raw, gritty narrative style, making his films a staple for cult cinema enthusiasts. His directorial vision in The Beauties and the Beast captures the era's provocative essence, positioning him as a significant figure in the landscape of grindhouse films.
The Beauties and the Beast
After a brief description of the legends of Bigfoot by the narrator, this film goes on to show what the hairy monster might really be doing with his time in the woods: watching women get naked and have sex. After spying on a couple of college girls sleeping together in a remote forest cabin, Bigfoot then stumbles across a couple having sex in the woods. After he chases off the man to have a little fun of his own with the woman, the film then leaves Bigfoot to follow the exploits of the two college girls as they encounter a troupe of skinny-dipping hippies.
