A Scream in the Streets

Name: A Scream in the Streets
Director: Dwayne Avery
Genre: Action, Crime, Horror
Released: 1973-01-01
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 4.2
Cast: Joshua Bryant, Linda York, Con Covert, Colleen Brennan, Mady Maguire

1973Dir. Dwayne Avery1h 36m

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A Scream in the Streets offers a gritty take on the crime genre, set against the backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles. The film crafts a tense atmosphere, with its dark cinematography often mirroring the moral ambiguity of its characters. Dwayne Avery's direction keeps the pacing brisk, but there's a creeping dread that lingers throughout the film. The practical effects, while not groundbreaking, effectively convey the brutality of the crimes. Performances from the lead detectives are solid, showcasing the strain of their task as they delve deeper into a twisted cat-and-mouse game with a killer who slips through their fingers, often posing as a woman. It’s distinctive for how it blends horror and crime, exploring themes of identity and deception.

Unique blend of genresGritty 70s atmosphereExplores themes of identity and morality