Reviews
Trespasses (1986)
Original Title
This movie was originally made as "Not For You", and it did not contain the exact graphic rape and murder scenes, as seen in Trespasses. We were told that nobody would pick up the film unless it carried an R rating, so it was rewritten, re-shot, and re-released as Trespasses. While the addition of Lou Diamond helped with sales in Latin-American countries, I prefer the original working title and script. I played Ilabeth Dempsey, and it was a wonderful experience, both as an actress, and to be part of a group that was desperately working to make Texas the 3rd coast production area it so richly deserved. I only wish people could have seen the rough cut of the original movie. The acting, directing, and crew people are some of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. If the public knew the budget constraints, as well as all the other obstacles of making a small independent film, I believe they would be kinder, and find the proper context for reviewing this movie.