the film follow a disturbed young man who kill without remorse . it be surprisingly disturb consider the period in which it be film . after kill a bus driver and the baby face young man seek refuge in a bar and hold it patron hostage . all he want be to see the psychiatrist who commit him three year before . the film be notable for it stark and unflinching portrayal of someone completely unable to feel remorse . the film be also notable a it be one of the first movie put out by mgm under new management which turn the company away from solely make big budget event . this b movie thriller mark a new territory for mgm . it be well worth watch if you can find it .