Linda and Abilene

Linda and Abilene

No woman could escape having her body used in the raw and Wild West of 1869!

Directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis

Produced by United Pictures Organization

196992 min3.9 / 10

A dark exploitation Western centered on sexual trauma, incestuous desire, and revenge, treating its brutal subject matter with sensationalism rather than depth.

19th century siblings Abilene and Tod, orphaned on their farm, become sexually attracted to each other. The confused Tod flees to a nearby town where he meets local bar girl Linda, and begins a sexual relationship with her. Meanwhile, a cowboy rapes Abilene, leading Tod seeking revenge despite Linda's wariness and growing compassion for Abilene.

Questions people ask

  • Is Linda and Abilene easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Linda and Abilene violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Does Linda and Abilene end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Linda and Abilene sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Linda and Abilene scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity78

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Linda and Abilene

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Linda and Abilene

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Linda and Abilene, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Linda and Abilene, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Linda and Abilene, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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