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I Don't Want to Be Born is a British film of genre Thriller directed by Peter Sasdy released in USA on 1 february 1976 with Joan Collins
I Don't Want to Be Born (1976)
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Add to a movie listI Don't Want to Be Born (U.S. The Devil Within Her; also known as The Monster) is a 1975 British horror film, directed by Peter Sasdy and starring Joan Collins, Ralph Bates, Eileen Atkins and Donald Pleasence, which tapped into the 1970s fad for devil-child horror films. The film was originally marketed as a straight-faced and serious product, and as such was comprehensively mauled by critics of the time. However it later gained a reputation as a cult film favourite due to its perceived shortcomings, absurdities and unintentional camp comedy appeal.
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Lucy (Collins) is working as a dancer in a sleazy strip joint. Her stage act includes a routine with a dwarf named Hercules (George Claydon). One night after the show, she invites Hercules into her dressing-room for a drink. He declines the drink but starts to rub Lucy's neck and shoulders. Lucy feels uncomfortable but tries to pretend nothing is happening, until Hercules makes a sudden lunge for her breasts, causing her to scream out in shock. This alerts the stage manager Tommy (John Steiner), who rushes into the dressing-room and sends Hercules unceremoniously on his way, then proceeds to make love to Lucy. Later as Lucy leaves the club she is confronted by the spurned and humiliated Hercules, who curses her with the words "You will have a baby.Actors
Joan Collins
(Lucy Carlesi)
Ralph Bates
(Gino Carlesi)
Eileen Atkins
(Sister Albana)
Donald Pleasence
(Dr. Finch)
Hilary Mason
(Mrs. Hyde)
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