Wesley Marie Tackitt delivers a compelling performance in Human Experiments (1979), a film that delves into the unsettling world of psychological manipulation and the ethics of experimentation. Tackitt's role in this exploitation film captures the essence of the era, showcasing the raw intensity often found in cult cinema. Although her filmography may be limited, her contribution to this notorious title solidifies her place in the conversation surrounding grindhouse and exploitation films.
Human Experiments
Rachel Foster (Linda Haynes) is a country singer travelling alone through the United States. She resists the advances of lecherous bar owner Mat Tibbs (Aldo Ray) and in her hurry to leave town, she accidentally wrecks her car. Looking for assistance, she finds what appears to be an abandoned house - but after stumbling inside the place, she discovers the scene of a grisly multiple homicide perpetrated by a young boy. As no one believes that the child is responsible for such a horrific act, she's railroaded into a women's correctional facility by the prurient bar owner's brother Sheriff Tibbs (Jackie Coogan). As well as falsely charged with the murders, the innocent musician now finds herself at the mercy of prison psychiatrist Doctor Kline (Geoffrey Lewis) who has diabolical intentions. Kline has some radical techniques for "curing" criminality, and after a failed escape attempt she undergoes his 'treatment' and completely loses her mind.
