The Candy Snatchers

1973
R
1h 34m

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Brad David, Tiffany Bolling, Vince Martorano, and Susan Sennett in The Candy Snatchers (1973)

A nonverbal autistic boy stumbles upon a teenage heiress who has been kidnapped by a trio of young psychopaths, who are intent on extorting diamonds from her stepfather.A nonverbal autistic boy stumbles upon a teenage heiress who has been kidnapped by a trio of young psychopaths, who are intent on extorting diamonds from her stepfather.A nonverbal autistic boy stumbles upon a teenage heiress who has been kidnapped by a trio of young psychopaths, who are intent on extorting diamonds from her stepfather.

Director
- Guerdon Trueblood
Writers
- Bryan Gindoff
- Guerdon Trueblood
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6.3/10

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Director
- Guerdon Trueblood
Writers
- Bryan Gindoff
- Guerdon Trueblood
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
The film's story was inspired by the real-life kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle in Florida in 1968.

Goofs
The eyelids of the dead body are twitching just as the porter is about to cut off the ear.

Quotes
Eddy: Take it easy, baby! You're just bein' kidnapped.

Connections
Referenced in Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000)

Soundtracks
Money Is the Root of All Happiness
Music and Lyrics by Steve Singer (as Stephen Singer) and Jay Stewart
Sung by Kerry Chater

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8/10

a classic of 70's obscurity

This is one film that unfortunately seems to be doomed to obscurity. However, it is a goodie, albeit a nasty one. Poor Candy is kidnapped by three losers, who are involved with incest, drugs, murder, rape, and now kidnapping! This film is very lurid and sleazy (as many 'gone' '70's films were), yet has a great plot involving a number of fun twists, and is well acted. Parts of the film are clear precursors to Tarantino (ie Reservoir Dogs), and David Lynch (the idea of the family being the source of anxiety and horror). Little Sean's mother could have easily fitted into 'Twin Peaks'. Worth hunting this one out.