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Seduction of the Innocent

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1961 | 9 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among people who like stories that don't look away and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. It deals with hard things honestly. Same wavelength as Easy Rider.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 9 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Jeanette, a pretty high school student, is looking for “kicks”. She starts hanging out with a wild crowd, and begins popping bennies, uppers and other pills. Soon she graduates from barbiturates to marijuana…

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sid Davis