These types of clubs in the meat-packing district of New York are where Clive Barker got some inspiration for Hellraiser so seeing this onscreen is really interesting. There are some great moments in this with Al Pacino's character. Really the storytelling is very solid and I think it pulls you right into this world. It's definitely a dark film and I feel bad for the wife because she doesn't seem to have a clue. I just like the mature subject matter, and I think for the time, this was way ahead of the game. Friedkin is really a master director who knows how to make a compelling film and he didn't shy away from difficult subjects.
Review of Cruising
