Sorority Girl 1957
“The Shock-by-Shock Confessions of a SORORITY GIRL! Smart... Pretty... And All Bad!”
What is Sorority Girl?
Sorority Girl is a 1957 American drama directed by Roger Corman, starring Susan Cabot as Sabra, a wealthy and malevolent student who terrorizes her sorority while battling a controlling mother. The film runs 61 minutes and was released in the United States on October 1, 1957.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 61 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1957
- Studios
- Sunset Productions, American International Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
Sorority Girl is a 1957 American drama directed by Roger Corman, starring Susan Cabot as Sabra, a wealthy and malevolent student who terrorizes her sorority while battling a controlling mother. The film runs 61 minutes and was released in the United States on October 1, 1957.
Culturally, it stands as an early example of Corman’s low‑budget filmmaking that would later influence independent cinema, and it reflects 1950s anxieties about female authority and inheritance. Its tone is dark and unsettling, maintaining a measured, methodical pace that emphasizes the protagonist’s manipulative behavior.
Should you watch it?
“A privileged sociopath rules a sorority, turning campus life into a battlefield.”
- Directed by cult pioneer Roger Corman, offering a glimpse of his early style.
- Susan Cabot delivers a chilling performance as Sabra, the film's sociopathic lead.
- At just 61 minutes, it provides a concise, focused look at 1950s gender power dynamics.
- Modest production values and period pacing may feel slow to contemporary viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy compact 1950s dramas that explore toxic power within female-only institutions.
The tone is stark and unsettling with deliberate pacing, suited for mature audiences interested in psychological drama.
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Where can I stream Sorority Girl?
The film is listed as currently streaming on select platforms; check your local streaming catalog for availability.
Is Sorority Girl worth watching?
It is worthwhile for viewers interested in early Roger Corman work, 1950s drama, and a compact psychological story.
How long will it take to watch?
The runtime is 1 hour and 1 minute, so a single sitting is sufficient.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Sorority Girl is a standalone film, so there are no episodes—just the one complete feature.
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