David Zelag Goodman’s Typical Vibe
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CriticCrunch has 4 David Zelag Goodman titles in its catalog, ranked by quality percentile. 1 ranks in the Top 10%, led by Straw Dogs.
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David Sumner, a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy, an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie. Eventually the taunts escalate.
Dir. Sam Peckinpah · With Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan

In the 23rd century, inhabitants of a domed city freely experience all of life's pleasures — but no one is allowed to live past 30. Citizens can try for a chance at being "renewed" in a civic ceremony on their 30th birthday. Escape is the only other option.
Dir. Michael Anderson · With Michael York, Richard Jordan, Jenny Agutter

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by ex-con Moose Malloy to find his girlfriend, a former lounge dancer. While also investigating the murder of a client and the theft of a jade necklace, Marlowe becomes entangled with seductress Helen Grayle and discovers a web of dark secrets that are better left hidden.
Dir. Dick Richards · With Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland

A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a serial killer.
Dir. Irvin Kershner · With Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Dourif