After accidentally killing the man who raped her and forced her into prostitution, a New Orleans woman flees to a Caribbean island. While she awaits her fiancé, the vicious local police chief sets his sights on her.
So, is Safe in Hell something you should dig up today? Look, if you’ve got a soft spot for those wild, morally murky Pre-Code flicks, absolutely. This one's a real grabber. But if you prefer your heroines squeaky clean and your plots neatly tied up, you might find Gilda’s story a tough sit. It’s got a brutal honesty th...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William A. Wellman
Alexander Butler
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"So, is Safe in Hell something you should dig up today? Look, if you’ve got a soft spot for those wild, morally murky Pre-Code flicks, absolutely. This one's a real grabber. But if you prefer your heroines squeaky clean and your plots neatly tied up, you might find Gilda’s story a tough sit. It’s got a brutal honesty that was pretty bold back in 1931, and it still packs a punch now. 😵💫 The film doesn't waste any time. We meet Gilda (Dorothy Mackaill) right in the thick of it in New Orleans. H..."
Morgan Wallace
Houston Branch, Joseph Jackson, Maude Fulton
United States
Crime, Romance, Drama
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