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Ruby (1977) -- See the house where two young children died a horrible death. Plus, are their spirits still lurking around the premises? Find out!
Ruby (1977) -- Denny tries to put the moves on Ruby at a Rascal Flatts concert--but will she fall for it? See her friends put him on blast.
Ruby (1977) -- Do you believe in ghosts? Come aboard Ruby's private haunted tour and hear the tale of the waving girl who died of a broken heart.
Ruby (1977) -- A night out at a Rascal Flatts concert turns out to be more than Ruby bargained for. See her struggle to climb stairs in the arena.
Ruby (1977) -- Go sightseeing with Ruby and see the place where a womanizing sailor drove his fiance to commit an unspeakable act.

Overview

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4.5/10   167 votes
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Director:
Curtis Harrington
Writers:
George Edwards (writer)
Steve Krantz (story)
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Release Date:
21 November 1977 (Sweden) more
Genre:
Drama | Horror more
Tagline:
A love affair with the supernatural. more
Plot:
Sixteen years after Ruby Claire's gangster boyfriend was shot and killed by four associates, a series... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
Fun horror movie; well worth catching. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Piper Laurie ... Ruby Claire
Stuart Whitman ... Vince Kemper
Roger Davis ... Dr. Paul Keller
Janit Baldwin ... Leslie Claire
Sal Vecchio ... Nicky Rocco
Paul Kent ... Louie

Len Lesser ... Barney
Crystin Sinclaire ... Lila June
Jack Perkins ... Avery
Eddy Donno ... Jess (as Edward Donno)
Fred Kohler Jr. ... Jake Miller
Rory Stevens ... Donny
Raymond Kark ... 1st Man
Jan Burrell ... 1st Woman
Kip Gillespie ... Herbie
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blood Ruby
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Runtime:
85 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Norway:16 | Argentina:18 (re-rating) | Argentina:X (original rating) | Australia:R | Finland:K-18 (cut) (1977) | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R

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Trivia:
The version broadcast on television contained a lot of footage not seen in the theatrical version. The footage was allegedly shot by Stephanie Rothman, new for the TV sale, not scenes deleted from the original version. This version was also available on VHS tape. The DVD release is the theatrical version. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: Set in 1951, the drive-in shows Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) seven years too early. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Alien Space Avenger (1989) more
Soundtrack:
Love's So Easy more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Fun horror movie; well worth catching., 3 September 2007
9/10
Author: Scott LeBrun from Winnipeg, Canada

In the 1930's, gangster Nicky (Sal Vecchio) is betrayed by his own gang and rubbed out, with his mistress Ruby (Piper Laurie) witnessing. We move forward to the 1950's, and Ruby is now a faded starlet running a drive-in movie theater (specializing in films like "Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman") with the members of the gang on the staff. Shortly, the gang members are violently taken out one at a time, while Ruby's mute daughter (Janit Baldwin) seems to be taking on the personality of her late father.

As my introduction to the low-budget suspense films of B-movie expert Curtis Harrington (who sadly passed away just months ago), "Ruby" was a lot of fun and a good primer for me. Harrington is one of those film-makers who can make the most out of a low budget; this is well-directed and has atmosphere to spare. It's a creepy, chilly shocker with some good death sequences; one that involves a cold-drink machine is particularly memorable. The music by Don Ellis was wonderful and also added immeasurably to the mood.

Laurie's follow up vehicle to her memorable comeback performance as the obsessed, heartless mother in "Carrie" provides her with another good showcase; here she's often just as flamboyant and scene-stealing, but at least this time she gets to play a character more sympathetic. Stuart Whitman and Roger Davis are good in support, with special mention going to Baldwin, who is a striking, wide-eyed presence who commands a certain amount of attention without the benefit of dialog.

The only debit for me was an abrupt, silly ending, although that is not the fault of the director; he intended for something more poetic, but the producer intervened and stuck us with what we now have.

I really loved "Ruby", flaws and all. I'm sure it made for a great drive-in B picture itself back in its day; although it still works fairly well on a small screen.

I easily recommend this one.

9/10

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