Originally a languid Southern Gothic drama titled The Tender Grass or Albert Peckingpaw’s Revenge — Jennie: Wife/Child, was reborn as a grindhouse oddity when producer Robert Carl Cohen hacked its runtime, injected biker gangs, sleaze, and a delirious rockabilly/country soundtrack (courtesy of Curb Records’ Harley Hatcher and Davey Allen & The Arrows). Starring Beverly Lunsford as the titular child bride trapped in a loveless marriage to Jack Lester’s tyrannical Albert, the film blends Tennessee Williams-esque angst with exploitation flair, featuring future Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond’s moody visuals and a plot that pivots from melodrama to Saw-like traps. This 60s indie cinema, is a time capsule of reshoots, rebranding, and B-movie hustle — perfect for fans of schlock with a side of artistry.
Audio commentary by Millie De Chirico, a film writer and programmer.
Full movie: https://youtu.be/FBRo1mXxZ94
Colorized version: https://youtu.be/Pieu5wMSn-8
Uncensored version: https://youtu.be/Uwemm7tGrE4
