Streetwalkin' (1985) – Joan Freeman.

A teenaged girl Cookie (Melissa Leo) and her younger brother seek refuge in NYC, malignly groomed by smooth talkin' skell Duke( Dale Midkiff), Cookie tries to leave him, but is violently pursued by the increasingly deranged Duke. Firebrand Melissa Leo delivers a gutsy, star-making performance in Freeman's gritty 80s New Concorde exploitation classic. I absolutely dig the fact this runaway teen shocker pretty much turns into an all-out slash-o-rama bloodbath by the memorably frantic final act! With an exceptionally fine supporting cast, righteously ear-wormy score, escalating suspense, and a gonzo climax, capably directed by the truly beauteous star of Elvis carny gem Roustabout, Streetwalkin' remains a thrilling, hugely rewatchable VHS-era gem.