Shelley Winters and her moronic brood blast and murder their way through the Depression. They are played by Don Stroud, Clint Kimbrough, Robert de Niro and Alex Nicol. And they're joined by Bruce Dern and Diane Varsi as a hooker.
It's got a bit of everything really: homosexuality, heroin addiction, incest, male and female rape - it's both slightly queasy and quite funny in places, e.g. final shoot out where a group of spectators settle down to watch.
Despite being blindfolded in most of his scenes, Pat Hingle makes an impression as a kidnap victim. With Pamela Dunlap as the unfortunate swimmer and a small turn from Scatman Crothers.
Corman's direction and editing are undeniably exciting. The film bogs down a bit with the kidnap. And when Stroud hits his mum and takes control, I thought she gave in far too easily - should have machine-gunned him or something. Machine gunning an alligator - I ask you!
Confidently and I'm sure quickly photographed by John Alonzo in Arkansas or somewhere.
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