'Gator Bait

2/20/2025

**_Beautiful Claudia Jennings in a Southern swamp_** In the remote bayou of the Caddo Lake region of eastern Texas, near the border of Louisiana, a redheaded “swamp rat” (Jennings) is accused of murder and so the sheriff and deputy, along with men from the victim’s family, venture into the deep swamp to get her. “Gator Bait” (1973) is an indie made by the same husband/wife team behind “Hitchhikers” from the year prior. It was inspired by the success of “Deliverance” and obviously made as a showcase for Claudia. Her beauty is nicely captured without getting disrespectful. The authentic bayou locations are also a highlight, along with the wildlife. Unfortunately, the story isn’t as compelling as “Deliverance” and the father/son cops are a little too hammy, but there’s quite a bit of ac