Savage Intruder is a 1970 American mystery thriller film directed by Donald Wolfe and starring Miriam Hopkins, David Garfield, and Gale Sondergaard. The film is loosely based on the life of actress Mary Astor and the scandal surrounding her diary.
The story centers around Katharine Packard (Miriam Hopkins), an aging, alcoholic movie star living in a decaying mansion. She hires Vic (David Garfield), a mysterious young man, as her personal assistant after he manipulates his way into her life. While Katharine becomes infatuated with Vic, the rest of the household staff become suspicious of his intentions and start to question his motives.
As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Vic has a hidden agenda and is not who he appears to be. His erratic behavior and disturbing actions begin to intensify, and the household staff and Katharine's personal nurse (Gale Sondergaard) must work together to uncover his true motives and stop him from causing more harm.
Savage Intruder is a tense and suspenseful film that explores themes of obsession, manipulation, and control. It has been praised for its atmospheric setting and strong performances, particularly by Miriam Hopkins in one of her final film roles.