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The Honeymoon Killers
Crime · Drama · Romance · 1970
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.
Movie details
The Honeymoon Killers
“Love is a bitch...Called Martha.”
1970 Crime · Drama · Romance 1h 48m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.5 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Honeymoon Killers?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Leonard Kastle
Written by
Leonard Kastle
Shirley Stoler
Martha
Tony Lo Bianco
Ray
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Mary Jane Higby
Janet
Doris Roberts
Bunny
K
Kip McArdle
Delphine
Marilyn Chris
Myrtle
Dortha Duckworth
Mother
Court is in session
Put The Honeymoon Killers on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.