Pamela Tiffin, born in 1942, made a significant impact on cult cinema with her performances in Viva Max! (1969) and No One Will Notice You're Naked (1971). In The Fifth Cord (1971), she embodies a complex character that adds depth to the giallo genre, showcasing her ability to navigate the psychological nuances of exploitation films. Tiffin's work during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflects the bold and provocative spirit of the era, making her a noteworthy figure in the landscape of grindhouse cinema.
The Fifth Cord
"Mr. Bild" is a reporter with a drinking problem who is assigned to investigate an assault in a tunnel. In the meantime, a number of murders begin to pile up in which the killer is leaving a black glove with digits cut off to symbolize the number of people he has killed. The speculation is that the first victim was not killed due to the intervention of a couple making out near the tunnel, but now the killer has returned to finish killing his victims. The police have no clues, but as Mr. Bild gets closer and closer to the truth, the police begin to suspect him, his newspaper tries to take him off the story, and the killer makes threatening phone calls. More people are killed however, until the killer tries to kill his son and Mr. Bild intervenes, catching the real murderer red-handed.
