The movie was released in 1963 just in time for it to hit all the drive-ins in the early summer. I turned 16 that March and probably saw the movie, or parts of it, ten times with various dates. All the girls were pretty grossed out at some of the scenes. I had a major league crush on Tipi Hedron.
Okay, Mr. Wildman ; )
My hubby found her beautiful too. She was very reserved and mysterious. And yes it had several gross scenes.