Forced Entry(1973) -
: Harry follows another woman to her home under the guise of giving her directions. He breaks in while she is in the shower and murders her after a violent assault.
: After obtaining a woman’s address, Harry stalks her, watching her through her apartment window. Once her husband leaves, he breaks in, subjects her to sexual violence and verbal abuse, and eventually murders her. Forced Entry(1973)
: The film is categorized as a "roughie"—a sleazy, gritty piece of grindhouse cinema known for its extreme, un-eroticized violence and bleak tone. : Harry follows another woman to her home
: There are multiple versions, including the original "X-rated" uncut cut and a 1976 R-rated remake/re-edit starring Tanya Roberts and Nancy Allen . Once her husband leaves, he breaks in, subjects
: Harry uses his job at the gas station to target victims. He manipulates women into providing their names and addresses—for instance, by falsely claiming the information is needed for a credit card transaction.
The film opens with news footage and quotes about the , establishing Harry’s fractured mental state. To him, everyday citizens in his suburban surroundings blur into enemy combatants or villagers.