RUBY - DIRECTOR'S CUT

Cinemavixion Review

Curtis Harrington's 1977 film 'Ruby' presents a chilling tale of a young woman's descent into vengeance. Starring Piper Laurie as a domineering mother and Janit Baldwin as the troubled Ruby, the film explores themes of familial trauma and supernatural retribution. When Ruby, a deaf-mute teenager, is threatened with separation from her home, she invokes the spirit of her murdered father. What follows is a night of escalating horror as the father's spirit carries out a brutal revenge. The film, despite its potentially exploitative premise, delves into the psychological torment of its protagonist, amplified by Laurie's intense performance. 'Ruby' stands as a notable, albeit grim, entry in the horror genre of the late 1970s, offering a disturbing exploration of a daughter's desperate plea and a father's violent response.