Movie

The Severed Arm

1973 · 91 min

A grim, slow-burning proto-slasher that delivers grim suspense and a nasty twist, with a raw 70s exploitation vibe.

Tagline: THERE'S A PSYCHO LOOSE WITH AN AXE!
Overview: Trapped in a cave, five men cut the arm off of another companion in order to ward off starvation. After they are saved, their victim seeks revenge on them one by one.
How it feels: Dark, tense, eerie and campy. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, survival, guilt, betrayal
Content: Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
survival
guilt
betrayal
isolation
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild