SCREAM OF THE BUTTERFLY Anamorphic Widescreen Edition (DVD)

An excellent example of the kind of gritty, seedy, sleazy, el-cheapo exploitation-crime films what were made in the early-to-mid '60s. The Seventh Commandment, Shanty Tramp, The Sadist, and Commonlaw Wife are other prime examples. Featured here is South American beauty Nelida Lobato in her only starring American movie role. In addition to the fact that she's drop-dead gorgeous, she probably has the most lustful countenance of any actress who ever stepped in front of a camera. Her demeanor simply reeks with wanton sexuality. She plays a two-timing hussy who simply can't stay faithful to any one man. This leads to any number of plot twists, eventually resulting in crime and murder. Nelida also has a number of nude bathtub and beachside bikini scenes that appear to have been shot just to show off her incredible beauty. Our old late pal Ray Steckler did the cinematography. Lucky him. From 35mm.

• crime
• exploitation