Born in 1939 in Chicago, Karen Black emerged as a defining figure of New Hollywood, captivating audiences with her unique portrayals in cult cinema. She gained prominence in the 1970s, particularly for her role as an acid-tripping prostitute in Easy Rider (1969) and her Academy Award-nominated performance as a troubled beautician in Five Easy Pieces (1970). Black's work in Burnt Offerings (1976) showcases her ability to blend vulnerability with intensity, solidifying her status as an essential actress in the realm of exploitation and cult films.
Eternal Evil
A dissatisfied Montreal director of TV commercials is taught to astrally project himself by a mysterious woman. But soon he finds that he does it against his will when he sleeps, and while he does it, he commits savage acts against those in his life.