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Race with the Devil

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Race with the Devil
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PG,1hr 28min
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January 1, 1975
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Anchor Bay
Synopsis: This novel fusion of car-chase film and spooky horror became a surprise box-office hit in 1975. The story begins with car enthusiasts Frank (Warren Oates) and Roger (Peter Fonda) taking their wives, Kelly (Lara Parker) and Alice (Loretta Swit), on a vacation in a recreational vehicle. Their camping trip goes horribly awry when Frank and Roger accidentally stumble upon a group of hooded cultists committing a human sacrifice. The cultists give chase and the two couples barely escape with their lives. ... Full Synopsis
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This horror-action hybrid is built on an inspired idea but the finished product falls short of the possibilities it offered. The key problem lies with the script, which glosses over the more interesting and potentially disturbing angles of the story to create a rather mundane cocktail of action and suspense. It also suffers from thin characterizations; the biggest victims in this area are the two wives, ... Full Review
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