''Whiskey Mountain'' is a 1977 American

exploitation Exploitation may refer to: *Exploitation of natural resources *Exploitation of labour ** Forced labour *Exploitation colonialism *Slavery ** Sexual slavery and other forms *Oppression *Psychological manipulation In arts and entertainment *Exploi ...

horror film Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment purposes. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apoca ...

directed by

William Grefé William Grefé (born 1930) is an American writer and director of films, best known for his work in the exploitation field. For most of his career he has worked in Florida. He also worked for a number of years with Ivan Tors. In 2009 a documentary ...

and starring

Christopher George Christopher John George (Greek: Χριστόφορος Γεωργίου; February 25, 1931 – November 28, 1983) was an American television and film actor who starred in the 1960s television series ''The Rat Patrol''. He was nominated for a Gol ...

, Preston Pierce, and

Roberta Collins Roberta Collins (born Roberta Lee Hefley, November 17, 1944 – August 16, 2008) was a film and television actress who was known for her attractive physique, blonde, curly hair, and Marilyn Monroe appearance. She starred in many exploitation fil ...

. Its plot follows a group of young people stalked by a gang of unhinged backwoods

drug dealers The illegal drug trade or drug trafficking is a global black market dedicated to the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of prohibited drugs. Most jurisdictions prohibit trade, except under license, of many types of drugs through ...

while on a treasure hunt in the wilderness.

Plot

Two couples—Bill and Diana, and Dan and Jamie—travel into the rural mountains of

North Carolina North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and So ...

on a motorcycling trip. They intend to search the region for a number of antique

Civil War A civil war or intrastate war is a war between organized groups within the same state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies ...

rifles, which Diana has a familial connection to, having ancestors from the region. The rifles are believed to be concealed in a cave on Whiskey Mountain. While stopping at a general store nestled in the mountains, the group are harassed by a group of backwoods locals who are

marijuana Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant. Native to Central or South Asia, the cannabis plant has been used as a drug for both recreational and entheogenic purposes and in various tra ...

growers. While camping overnight, the four are unknowingly watched by an unseen figure. In the morning, they are awoken to find brush near their campsite engulfed in flames. After a series of other mishaps, the group become frightened in the woods and decide to abort their trip. While attempting to leave, they find a cabin in the woods and are met by a deranged old man. The four press on, eventually locating the cave they believe contains the antique guns. When Bill and Dan enter the cave, they are met by the men they encountered earlier at the store—Rudy, Jack, Homer, and Bowzer—who have a marijuana growing operation inside the cave. Fearing their drug operation will be uncovered, the men incapacitate Bill and Dan, leaving them bound inside the cave, and bringing Diana and Jamie to their ramshackle cabin. There, they discuss their plans to murder the travelers and bury them on the mountain. The four men proceed to take turns

raping Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without their consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority, or a ...

Diana and Jamie while photographing the assaults with a

Polaroid camera Polaroid may refer to: * Polaroid Corporation, an American company known for its instant film and cameras * Polaroid camera, a brand of instant camera formerly produced by Polaroid Corporation * Polaroid film, instant film, and photographs * Polaro ...

. Jamie becomes

catatonic Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric behavioral syndrome that is characterized by abnormal movements, immobility, abnormal behaviors, and withdrawal. The onset of catatonia can be acute or subtle and symptoms can wax, wane, or change during ...

following the rape. Meanwhile, the elderly mountain man the group encountered earlier frees Bill and Dan inside the cave. They manage to retrieve their stolen motorcycles and attempt to report the kidnappings to police, but the sheriff disbelieves them. Deciding to take matters into their own hands, Bill and Dan steal guns from a local store and return to the woods to fight the men themselves. Bill and Dan ambush the men at the cabin, saving Diana and Jamie from them only moments before they were preparing to escort the women over the mountain to their deaths. Bill and Dan manage to kill all three attackers, but Dan is fatally wounded in the shootout. As Bill, Diana, and Jamie emerge from the cabin, a helicopter appears over the bordering lake, descending toward the property. The three appear relieved, presuming that safety has finally found them. They are unaware that in the helicopter is the local sheriff, armed and about to shoot them.

Cast

Production

Filming of ''Whiskey Mountain'' took place in

References

Sources

External links

* {{William Grefé 1977 films 1970s thriller films 1977 horror films American exploitation films American horror films American thriller films Films about the illegal drug trade Films set in Appalachia Films shot in North Carolina 1970s English-language films Films directed by William Grefe 1970s American films