Psycho a Go-Go

When a heist goes wrong, a small band of jewelry thieves makes a split decision to ditch their loot into a passing family truck to avoid capture. The family, unaware at first, soon finds itself under suspicion and harassment as the criminals track them down to recover what they tossed away. The situation escalates from tense questioning to outright menace, putting ordinary domestic life up against criminal desperation. The film keeps its focus tight on the clash between the frightened household and the increasingly ruthless thieves, blending crime thriller beats with odd sci fi and horror touches that give the story an offbeat, uneasy edge without revealing how it ends.

Released in 1965, the film was directed by Al Adamson and credits Mark Eden and Chris Martino for the story. It was produced as a low budget independent picture during the mid 60s grindhouse era, featuring Roy Morton, Tacey Robbins, Kirk Duncan, Tanya Maree, and John Armond in the principal roles.

Psycho a Go-Go never earned mainstream awards recognition, and it didn’t register in major festival circuits. It remains a forgotten title in most industry histories, with no notable nominations or prizes to its name.

Over time the movie has picked up a certain reputation among exploitation and cult film collectors who are interested in Adamson’s work and obscure 60s grindhouse oddities. Its lurid title and strange mix of genres make it an item of curiosity for retrospectives on low budget American cinema, even if it never entered popular culture at large.

Critical response has been largely negative to mixed, reflected in modest viewer ratings like the 4.2/10 average. Viewers often point to obvious budget constraints, rough pacing, and uneven performances, while some appreciate its raw, pulpy atmosphere and occasional surreal notes. Themes that recur in discussion are desperation, domestic vulnerability, and how ordinary people react under sustained threat, filtered through a cheap, genre-mashing lens.