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The Honeymoon Killers

Love is a bitch...Called Martha.

1970 · 1h 48m · R Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Directed by Leonard Kastle

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Overview

Martha Beck, an obese nurse who is desperately lonely, joins a "correspondence club" and finds a romantic pen pal in Ray Fernandez. Martha falls hard for Ray, and is intent on sticking with him even when she discovers he's a con man who seduces lonely single women, kills them and then takes their money. She poses as Ray's sister and joins Ray on a wild killing spree, fueled by her lingering concern that Ray will leave her for one of his marks.

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95%
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Fresh

Made with care, authenticity and attention to detail.

Todd McCarthy, Variety
Fresh

It is one of the best and, curiously, most beautiful American movies in recent years.

Roger Greenspun, New York Times
Fresh

Leonard Kastle brings a spare dignity and genuine depth of characterization to his exploitation subject.

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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