Description
Title: Caroline at Midnight (1994)
Genre: Romance, Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
Investigative reporter Jack Lynch becomes entangled in a web of corruption and deceit when he delves into the activities of two corrupt LAPD detectives, Ray Dillon and Phil Gallo. After receiving a mysterious call from Victoria Dillon, Ray’s wife, Jack uncovers a series of dark secrets that blur the lines between love, betrayal, and murder. As Jack and Victoria’s relationship intensifies, they must navigate a dangerous path to expose the truth.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Scott McGinnis
- Writer: Travis Rink
- Cast:
- Clayton Rohner as Jack Lynch
- Mia Sara as Victoria Dillon
- Tim Daly as Ray Dillon
- Judd Nelson as Phil Gallo
- Virginia Madsen as Susan Prince
IMDb Link:
Caroline at Midnight (1994)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- Murray Ross – ★★½
“For a crappy little er0tic thriller this film has an all-star cast, many of whom show up for very small parts. Clayton Rohner looked ill and out of sorts in this film; he’s the hero. Mia Sara is her usual pretty blandness. Tim Daly and Judd Nelson play very believable scumbag cops. There was no passion here; I didn’t buy any of it, and the twist is obvious and predictable. Virginia Madsen looks good as a brunette. Pretty meh but generally inoffensive.”
Meta Description:
“Caroline at Midnight” (1994) is a romance thriller directed by Scott McGinnis. The film follows investigative reporter Jack Lynch as he uncovers corruption within the LAPD, leading to a dangerous affair with Victoria Dillon, the wife of a corrupt detective.
Title: La Orca (1976)
Alternate Title: Snatch
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Plot Synopsis: Alice, a teenage girl from a wealthy Lombard family, is kidnapped by three men and held captive in an abandoned countryside house. Forced to write her own ransom letter, she soon realizes that one of her captors, Michele, develops feelings for her. Exploiting his infatuation, Alice manipulates Michele to survive and navigate her captivity. The film explores themes of power dynamics, manipulation, and the complexities of human relationships under duress.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Eriprando Visconti
- Writers: Eriprando Visconti, Roberto Gandus, Lisa Morpurgo
- Cast:
- Rena Niehaus as Alice
- Michele Placido as Michele
- Flavio Bucci as Gino
- Bruno Corazzari as Paolo
- Gabriele Ferzetti as Valerio
IMDb Link: La Orca (1976)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Lou (rhymes with wow!) – ★★★½ “Not as sleazy as I had hoped, but that’s a me problem. Still, La Orca is a more than decent kidnapping drama. Rena Niehaus does an excellent job as the kidnapped teen who has to seduce one of her captors (naive Michele Placido) to escape. Contains a pretty smokin’ s&x scene. The sequel looks interesting as well, so I might check that one out eventually.”
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matt lynch – ★★★★ “A real scorcher. PATTY HEARST meets ROCCO AND HIS BROTHERS with heavy doses of both misogyny and class warfare. Directed by Visconti’s nephew.”
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Julian – ★★★ “Ever watched a film because you’ve heard the score before and it made you want to watch it? Well, imagine first having to see its predecessor, in order to see the film; only for its score. If that isn’t dedication, I don’t know either. I didn’t hate this as much as I thought I would. In fact, there were quite a few great moments in this (for a 70’s s&xploitation film). The score and cinematography don’t deserve to be as great as they are.”
Meta Description: “La Orca” (1976), directed by Eriprando Visconti, is an Italian crime-drama thriller that follows the story of Alice, a teenage girl kidnapped and held captive, who manipulates her captors to survive. The film delves into themes of power dynamics and human relationships under pressure.
