Douglas Heyes (1919–1993)

Juvenile delinquent and reform school escapee Jody (Ann-Margret) ends up at the house of political hopeful David Patton (John Forsythe). With threats of crying rape Jody manipulates David into a uncomfortable situation that only gets worse when she calls up her delinquent pals and invite them over to David's house. Directed and co-written by Douglas Heyes "Kitten With a Whip" is full of subtle innuendo and clever touches of black humour. The story of a naïve, but good man, being manipulated by a psychotic sex kitten is a touch far-fetched but despite that is cleverly handled. Heyes delivers plenty of tense moments and there is a sub-Hitchcockian feel to a number of the situations he develops. A young Ann-Margret attacks the role of Jody with relish while John Forsythe is believable as the upright Senatorial candidate. Although "Kitten With a Whip" becomes a bit overwrought and a touch melodramatic at times, it is still an enjoyably tense and fast-moving exploitation delinquency thriller.… (altro)