She-Devils on Wheels

She-Devils on Wheels

Year: 1968

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: Herschell Gordon Lewis

CrimeActionThrillerUnderdogs and coming of ageAction comedy and silly heroics

The Maneaters, an all‑female motorcycle gang, dominate a small Florida town with high‑octane races and intimidation, using their bikes and tire‑iron weapons to control men and frighten locals. Their reign triggers a violent showdown with a rival all‑male hot‑rider crew.

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Timeline & Setting – She-Devils on Wheels (1968)

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Location

Medley, Florida, Abandoned House, Abandoned Airport Runway

Medley is a small Florida town where the Man-Eaters establish control from a secret hideout in an abandoned house. They turn an old airport runway into a renegade racing arena that draws attention and fear from locals. The town's residents and police struggle to press charges against the gang, creating a tense backdrop of intimidation and lawlessness.

🏍️ Motorcycle gang 🚨 Crime thriller 🏘️ Small-town setting

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:04

Main Characters – She-Devils on Wheels (1968)

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Karen (Christie Wagner)

A core member of the Man-Eaters torn between fierce loyalty to the gang and a chance for normal life with former lover Ted. She embodies the tension between freedom and subculture allegiance, fighting internal conflict as the group’s choices pull her in different directions.

🎯 Rebellious 💔 Conflicted 🧭 Loyal to the Man-Eaters

Queen (Betty Connell)

The gang leader whose decisive, punishing methods enforce their code. She projects control and independence, orchestrating hazing rituals and the brutal ambushes that define the Man-Eaters’ dominance.

👑 Leader 🗡️ Ruthless 🧭 Manipulative

Bill (David Harris)

Karen’s preferred 'stud' for four weeks, a charming ally who becomes a target of the gang's code. His death at the hands of the group exposes the ruthlessness behind the Man-Eaters’ rituals and the price of crossing the line.

💗 Love interest 🎯 Loyal 💔 Tragic

Honey Pot (Nancy Lee Noble)

A teenage mascot who ascends to full membership through brutal initiation. Her later beating and nose ring threaten the gang with the consequences of internal domination and external retaliation.

🌟 Initiate 🩸 Hazing victim 🤝 Sisterhood

Joe Boy (John Weymer)

Leader of the rival male gang whose threats drive the Man-Eaters toward violent retaliation. His confrontation with Queen and crew culminates in a brutal, fatal ambush.

🗡️ Violent rival 🩸 Threatening 👹 Antagonist

Ted (Rodney Bedell)

Karen’s old boyfriend who tries to rescue her from the gang by infiltrating their ranks. His pursuit of love and hope clashes with the gang’s code and ends in further danger.

🕵️‍♂️ Infiltrator 💓 Hopeful 🗝️ Potential savior

Whitey (Pat Poston)

A loyal member who participates in ambushes and retaliations, part of the danger and violence that pervade the Man-Eaters’ world.

🗡️ Aggressive 🗣️ Provocateur 🧭 Loyal

Terry (Ruby Tuesday)

A member who helps orchestrate the chase and ambushes, displaying quick action and fanatical dedication to the group.

🗡️ Quick-tempered 🤝 Loyal follower 🏁 Racer

Delta (Roz Cohen)

A member full of charisma who contributes to the gang’s mystique and social dynamics, adding to the group’s diverse personalities.

🗺️ Mysterious 👀 Spy 🧪 Dynamic

Supergirl (Donna Stelzer)

A member who embodies the blending of strength and vulnerability in the Man-Eaters, adding to the group’s roster of varied personalities.

🛡️ Protector ⚡ Sidekick 🔥 Power

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:04

Major Themes – She-Devils on Wheels (1968)

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👭 Sisterhood

The Man-Eaters’ bond defines the group, offering loyalty and power to its members while enforcing a strict code. Karen’s flirtation with Bill tests the line between solidarity and personal desire. The hazing rites, initiation, and the shared rituals reinforce a sense of identity that supersedes individual needs.

💥 Violence

The film centers on brutal acts of violence that escalate from intimidation to murder, culminating in a decapitation by a trap along a road. The consequences of these acts ripple through the gang and the town, highlighting the costs of vigilante justice and retaliation.

👑 Power dynamics

Leadership within the Man-Eaters is centralized in Queen, whose charisma and ruthlessness shape the gang’s rules and responses to threats. The male rival gang and the police response expose how gender, dominance, and fear govern the town’s social order.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:04

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