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Vultural
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A few reviews . . (film or TV)
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3-Oct-2022, 12:11 PM

52 Pick-Up - 1986 - 6/10

Harry, successful businessman, gets blackmailed for cheating on his wife (Ann Margaret, really?).
Somewhat an ego-head, Harry blows them off, refuses to pay.
The hoods up the ante, screening Harry an up close and personal snuff flick.
Neo-Noir roots are strong in this, likely because this is based on an Elmore James novel.
That said, sport, this is trashy exploitation at times.
The narrative leaps logic, there are plot holes, and characters are too knowledgeable, or pure stupidity.
Although Roy Scheider stars, and there are plenty of “names” (including a slew of porn stars), John Glover as the lead villain, steals every scene he is in.
Got that, sport?
Fun film, though extremely sleazy.