Ren Woods, an actress known for her vibrant performances, made her mark in the late 1970s and early 1980s with pivotal roles in cult cinema. She appears in Car Wash (1976), where her lively presence adds to the film's comedic charm, and in Youngblood (1978), showcasing her versatility. In Penitentiary II (1982), she further cements her status in the exploitation genre, embodying characters that resonate with the gritty, raw energy of the era. Woods' contributions to these films enrich the conversation around cult and grindhouse cinema.
Penitentiary II
Martel "Too Sweet" Gordone earned his parole from jail by winning a prison boxing tournament. All Too Sweet wants to do is start a peaceful life, but a condition of his release is that he work for a boxing promoter. Too Sweet has no interest in boxing and wants to live with his sister and her husband who support his desire to start over. However, when an old enemy from prison, Half Dead, escapes and kills his girlfriend, Too Sweet changes his plans and returns to the ring.