Scandalous Secrets of ‘Jennie: Wife/Child’ 1968 – A Lost 60s Exploitation Gem!

Originally a languid Southern Gothic drama titled The Tender Grass or Albert Peckingpaw's Revenge — Jennie: Wife/Child, was reborn as a grindhouse oddity when producer Robert Carl Cohen hacked its runtime, injected biker gangs, sleaze, and a delirious rockabilly/country soundtrack (courtesy of Curb Records’ Harley Hatcher and Davey Allen & The Arrows). Starring Beverly Lunsford as the titular child bride trapped in a loveless marriage to Jack Lester’s tyrannical Albert, the film blends Tennessee Williams-esque angst with exploitation flair, featuring future Oscar‑winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond’s moody visuals and a plot that pivots from melodrama to Saw‑like traps. This 60s indie cinema is a time capsule of reshoots, rebranding, and B‑movie hustle — perfect for fans of schlock with a side of artistry.