Shannon Tweed, born in 1957, is a Canadian actress whose career in erotic thrillers has made her a staple in cult cinema. She appears as the lead in Scorned (1993), where her portrayal of a woman driven by betrayal showcases her ability to navigate the genre's complexities. Tweed also stars in Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989), a film that blends humor with exploitation, highlighting her versatility. With roles in Curtains (1983) and Night Eyes II (1991), Tweed's contributions to the genre solidify her place in the annals of cult film history.
Scorned
A woman determined to avenge the death of her husband, befriends and then terrorizes the people she holds responsible. Patricia Langley thought her and her husband Truman were working to build a life together - until Truman's friend Alex Weston is awarded partner in the firm that both work for. Devastated, Truman takes his own life, leaving Patricia with nothing. Wild with grief and anger, Patricia vows to make Alex pay for taking her husband away. Changing her identity, she slowly infiltrates his family until she can exact her vengeance.