Badlands
An impressionable teenage girl from a dead-end town and her older greaser boyfriend embark on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands.
Release Year
1974
Runtime
94 min
Audience Score
7.5
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance
Story Snapshot
An impressionable teenage girl from a dead-end town and her older greaser boyfriend embark on a killing spree in the South Dakota badlands.
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Badlands is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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