Nan Peterson emerged in the late 1950s, making her mark in cult cinema with roles in The Hideous Sun Demon (1958) and Girls Town (1959). In The Louisiana Hussy (1959), she embodies the spirit of the era's exploitation films, while her performance in Shotgun Wedding (1963) further solidifies her presence in the genre. Peterson's work reflects the bold narratives and vibrant characters that define the cult film landscape, contributing to the enduring appeal of these unique cinematic experiences.
Shotgun Wedding
In Mudcat Landing, population 47, somewhere out West, Buford Anchors and two grown sons, Rafe and Shub, and an almost-grown daughter, Lucianne), lives on a rickety houseboat. Sexy Melanie, less than half his age, at 27, is staying with him. Melanie has been on the run from the law for a year now. Buford had provided her sanctuary, but only after taking her $3,000 of stolen money, which she stole from the carnival strongman, Steelo, back when she was working at a carnival far away, back east in New Orleans. Melanie wants to marry Buford, and now, to put pressure on him to marry her, she tells him that she is going to have a baby. Meanwhile, old Silas Heller is having problems with his pretty daughter, Honey Bee, who appears to be around 16 years old. Honey Bee says she is “just itchin’ to get married.” And that’s just the beginning ...
