Impulse
A paranoid, leisure-suit-clad conman/gigolo named Matt Stone seduces lonely women, bilks them of their savings via an investment scam, then kills them. When he begins seeing an attractive widow, her preteen daughter Tina becomes suspicious of his motives.
Why it matters
A slow-burn psychological thriller that blends 1970s crime drama with simmering paranoia and unsettling character study.
- William Shatner delivers an offbeat, unhinged performance that feels equal parts desperate and dangerous, capturing a man unraveling beneath his leisure suit
- The film’s Tampa setting and period detail immerse you in early ’70s malaise, a rare regional flavor outside the usual urban decay or suburban dread
- More mood and character than gore or shocks, it rewards patience with creeping dread rather than conventional slasher thrills
- Fans of character-driven noir and psychological horror will appreciate its subtle tension, even if the plot feels episodic and the pacing uneven
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
0
Serial Killer
