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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuThe twisted tale of Caleb, and his alter ego Lester. After being pushed around too far, Caleb transforms into Lester and returns to those who have wronged him.The twisted tale of Caleb, and his alter ego Lester. After being pushed around too far, Caleb transforms into Lester and returns to those who have wronged him.The twisted tale of Caleb, and his alter ego Lester. After being pushed around too far, Caleb transforms into Lester and returns to those who have wronged him.
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- Drehbuch
- Hauptbesetzung
James Lemp
- Caleb
- (as Erik Stern)
- …
Richard Kennedy
- Don
- (as Edward Roehm)
John Parker
- Minister
- (as John Stoglin)
Marcus 'Roo' Flower
- Little Lester
- (as Marcus Flower)
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From Mirror Releasing, the same outfit which unleashed the soul-corrupting masterpiece SCHOOLGIRLS IN CHAINS, comes this crude little enterprise about a docile gimp yard-worker and his strapping, confident "brother", who is, in actuality, his physically transposed alter ego. It should be no big surprise that the meek, challenged persona is frequently a defenseless pigeon for heartless cruelty and degradation, and that the studly alpha-male persona emerges as his bloody avenger.
Raunchy little killer-thriller obviously culls its gist from the cinema realm of PSYCHO, HORROR HIGH, and similar titles dealing with the psychogram of Jeckyll/Hyde duplexity. It's a patently rollback production, and it shows, but that shabby quality only enhances the film's old-school sleazy goodness. THE LOVE BUTCHER is miles away from "classic" and it probably shouldn't be labeled "high priority" on your watchlist...it's a decent enough little side-order, all the same, a quickie-sickie which more-less delivers, up to its ears in glorious grindhouse lubricity. 5.5/10
Raunchy little killer-thriller obviously culls its gist from the cinema realm of PSYCHO, HORROR HIGH, and similar titles dealing with the psychogram of Jeckyll/Hyde duplexity. It's a patently rollback production, and it shows, but that shabby quality only enhances the film's old-school sleazy goodness. THE LOVE BUTCHER is miles away from "classic" and it probably shouldn't be labeled "high priority" on your watchlist...it's a decent enough little side-order, all the same, a quickie-sickie which more-less delivers, up to its ears in glorious grindhouse lubricity. 5.5/10
Someone is killing young women with gardening tools.The police are baffled.Eric Stern,the star of "The Love Butcher" displays a dual personality which is truly fascinating.One character is Caleb,a crippled,bald and ugly gardener whom his women customers pick on.The other character is Lester,Caleb's handsome dead brother.When a woman puts down Caleb,Lester pays her a lethal visit."The Love Butcher" is perhaps the best horror film made by Donald M.Jones,the man behind watchable exploitation flick "Schoolgirls in Chains" and worthless slasher "The Forest".It certainly offers some twists and turns plus a little bit of violence.Eric Stern is quite believable in the dual role and the script is refreshing.Give it a chance.
The Love Butcher - 1975
(This Film Rates a C+ )
The public is upset because there have been six murders and no suspects. There is a lot of anger, yelling and shouting. From there we meet, Caleb who is an odd "crippled gimp" gardener for the snobby. He goes home to an already deceased brother (Lester) who torments and belittles him in a delusional like state. Or is this reality? Seems like Lester is the stud and Caleb is the dud when it comes to women. Lester just can't help but kill them though. Caleb slowly delves into madness and the lines are blurred until the twist ending. It isn't awful. The women in this film are portrayed as dumb and stereotypical as are the police officers. The kills aren't gory but there is some intensity behind the actions. Plus, the drowning by having a garden hose shoved down your throat was fun. The music is pretty bad, the acting is juvenile, and the script is lacking. There are some moments that were meant to be funny that really aren't, for instance, challenging a killer by stating "I can outperform you 10 days in a week". But there is sex and boobs.
I've seen this movie many times, and I still like to watch it. This movie is beyond bad. I love it.
The plot is a sad mutation of a very very popular thriller. The acting is so bad at times The "action" in this movie is awesome. The "Love Butcher" kills all of his victims (all female, of course) with garden implements. Accomplishing this modus operandi could take quite a bit of doing, particularly if the urge to murder comes while indoors. This is not a problem for our killer, though. In his world, people keep hoes and rakes near the fireplace.
There are some great lines, atrocious dub-ins, and druken edits. Add to this a deliciously lame disco-era feel, and you've got a winner.
If you're a connesieur of bad films, you have to see this one.
The plot is a sad mutation of a very very popular thriller. The acting is so bad at times The "action" in this movie is awesome. The "Love Butcher" kills all of his victims (all female, of course) with garden implements. Accomplishing this modus operandi could take quite a bit of doing, particularly if the urge to murder comes while indoors. This is not a problem for our killer, though. In his world, people keep hoes and rakes near the fireplace.
There are some great lines, atrocious dub-ins, and druken edits. Add to this a deliciously lame disco-era feel, and you've got a winner.
If you're a connesieur of bad films, you have to see this one.
Erik Stern earns himself a place in the annals of cult cinema with his deliciously demented performances in this somewhat obscure mid-70s exploitation-horror film. He plays Caleb, physically impaired gardener-for-hire who is dominated by his "brother" Lester, a smooth ladies man. Lester is also a lady killer, and detectives are stumped as to figuring out who is behind the murders. Annoying, schmucky reporter Russell (Jeremiah Beecher), who's somehow scored himself a hot girlfriend, Flo (Kay Neer), gives the detectives a hard time while doing some investigating of his own.
Essentially, Sterns' performances ARE the movie, which is, for the most part, not that distinguished. There's the requisite gore and titillation, but not that much of it. Directors Don Jones and Mikel Angel do get some credit for their canny choice of soundtrack music. There are some familiar exploitation genre faces among the cast, such as Richard Kennedy ("Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS") as a cop and John Parker ("Schoolgirls in Chains") as a minister. Lovely Robin Sherwood ("Tourist Trap", "Death Wish II") is set up as one of a number of potential victims.
Stern, who went on to do a fair amount of TV work, is a fun guy to watch do his thing, especially when he's trying to adopt different ethnic identities. Kennedy is good, and the ladies are all quite attractive. At approximately 85 minutes long, "The Love Butcher" doesn't overstay its welcome, and offers ample entertainment for drive-in movie lovers who want something they don't want to take all that seriously.
Eight out of 10.
Essentially, Sterns' performances ARE the movie, which is, for the most part, not that distinguished. There's the requisite gore and titillation, but not that much of it. Directors Don Jones and Mikel Angel do get some credit for their canny choice of soundtrack music. There are some familiar exploitation genre faces among the cast, such as Richard Kennedy ("Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS") as a cop and John Parker ("Schoolgirls in Chains") as a minister. Lovely Robin Sherwood ("Tourist Trap", "Death Wish II") is set up as one of a number of potential victims.
Stern, who went on to do a fair amount of TV work, is a fun guy to watch do his thing, especially when he's trying to adopt different ethnic identities. Kennedy is good, and the ladies are all quite attractive. At approximately 85 minutes long, "The Love Butcher" doesn't overstay its welcome, and offers ample entertainment for drive-in movie lovers who want something they don't want to take all that seriously.
Eight out of 10.
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- WissenswertesRobin Sherwood said in an interview years later that she was hesitant about taking the role when they offered it because of the nudity involved. But producers told her that though she would be nude during filming, they wouldn't show her body onscreen. Being young and naive, she trusted them. Day of shooting, she was terrified when she first stripped off her bikini in front of actor James Lemp and the male crew. It was the first time she'd been nude in front of that many men. She spent all day stark naked in a pool being grabbed by Lemp during her assault scene. She said Lemp was great to work with and tried his best to watch his hands, but during the very physical scene, he couldn't help getting a handful of her breasts at points as she struggled. The pool was bad enough, but at least her body was obscured by water except for the cameraman who shot underwater. But then Lemp had to carry her "unconscious" out of the pool and toward the house. She was totally exposed at that point and her bare butt was facing the director and production crew the entire time so she knew they had a clear view. She said the director had them film that part several times for some reason. Weeks later, when she saw the final film, she was furious because her breasts and butt were visible on screen throughout. She confronted the director who said he decided to show the nudity because it made the scene stronger. Sherwood panicked thinking it would damage her new acting career. She was also a model and just shot a campaign for Levi's. She was afraid they'd fire her. Thankfully, the film wasn't released because it was so bad they couldn't get any distribution. But, producers finally released it in 1982 when Death Wish 2, co-starring Sherwood, was a big hit. Ironically, Sherwood had an extensive nude assault scene in it too. But at that point she didn't care because she had decided to give up acting.
- VerbindungenFeatured in The Hunt for the House on Cuckoo Lane (2011)
- SoundtracksCircle of Love
Written and Sung by Don Great
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