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Avenging Angel
1985 93 min United States of America R 16+
★5.6
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Robert Vincent O'Neil
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Description
Molly Stewart, now a law student at UCLA, is determined to leave her prostitute past behind. After learning that the detective who helped save her life has been murdered, she quickly finds herself pitted against an underworld of mob figures who might be more than she's bargained for...
US Gross:
$5.62M
Starring
Betsy Russell
Actor
Rory Calhoun
Actor
Susan Tyrrell
Actor
Key opinion
Avenging Angel is generally viewed as an unnecessary and inferior sequel that lacks the charm of the original film. While it features some stylized visuals and moments of lighthearted fun, the weak narrative and lackluster lead performance result in a hollow viewing experience.
| Screenplay | The thin, unoriginal screenplay fails to justify the film's existence or the return of the central character. | |
| Acting | The new lead actress lacks the expressive nuance required to carry the film, causing it to lose the charm established by the first installment. | |
| Score | The score is uninspired and fails to contribute to the film's atmosphere or emotional stakes. | |
| Production | The film utilizes striking neon-styled sets and color-corrected visuals, though opinions differ on whether this aesthetic compensates for the narrative shortcomings. |