Half-Assed Internet Research
Milius criticism; locations; inspiration; Nikki/Iris theory; poster line
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- Research: John Milius criticized Schrader's directing; Grand Rapids residents disliked the production. A local missing-girl story inspired the premise, and real adult-entertainment locations were reportedly difficult to secure.
- Research: Hubley worked with adult performers; a Nikki-as-older-Taxi-Driver-Iris theory receives support as an interpretation. The poster's daughter line is reportedly absent from the film.