
Martha Beck, an obese nurse who is desperately lonely, joins a "correspondence club" and finds a romantic pen pal in Ray Fernandez. Martha falls hard for Ray, and is intent on sticking with him even when she discovers he's a con man who seduces lonely single women, kills them and then takes their money. She poses as Ray's sister and joins Ray on a wild killing spree, fueled by her lingering concern that Ray will leave her for one of his marks.
Directed by Leonard Kastle, The Honeymoon Killers leans on a strong ensemble — Shirley Stoler, Tony Lo Bianco, Mary Jane Higby — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1970.
Read More on the Blog
Loading reviews…
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Get weekly picks and blog posts in your inbox.
HBO Max Amazon ChannelIncluded with subscription — watch instantly Watch Now
Criterion ChannelIncluded with subscription — watch instantly Watch Now