Lost, Lonely, and Vicious
Year: 1958
Plot: A low-budget drama often categorized as a "teen angst" or "psychotronic" film in the vein of Rebel Without a Cause. The story follows Johnnie Dennis, a rising young male movie star who is strangely preoccupied with death and involved in a complex relationship with Tanya Pernaud, his older-woman dramatic coach. Johnnie's cynical view of life begins to change after he meets Helen, an innocent young drugstore clerk. The film explores Johnnie's inner turmoil, his struggle with fame, self-destruction, and his ultimate search for meaning and connection.
