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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
1976·91 min·★ 7.0
DramaMysteryThriller
13-year-old Rynn Jacobs lives in a New England beach town. Whenever the landlady inquires after Rynn's father, she claims that he's not available. But when the landlady's son, Frank, won't leave Rynn alone, she teams up with a neighbor Mario to maintain the dark family secret that she's been keeping to herself.
Status
Released
Cast
Jodie Foster
Rynn Jacobs
Martin Sheen
Frank Hallet
Alexis Smith
Mrs. Cora Hallet
Mort Shuman
Officer Ron Miglioriti
Scott Jacoby
Mario Podesta
Dorothy Davis
Town Hall Clerk
Discussion
Dave★ 9/10
Early and controversial Jodie Foster vehicle that has her playing the titular “Little Girl” trying her best to survive in the (somewhat) fictional town of Wells Harbor, Maine. Wise beyond her years, Rynn’s plan can best be described as sounded-good-idea-on-paper, but quickly unravels when she found in the crosshairs of a local pervert, his nosy mother, a town policeman and his nephew (a polio ridden magician). The Halloween into Thanksgiving New England time frame enhances the seaside’s funereal atmosphere with a classical score and sharp, interesting dialog. A must for fans of ’70’s chillers and fans of unconventional suspense.
