Violated!
Violated!

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Violated!

1973
Movie
85 min
English

Previously lost rape and revenge mystery about a swastika-carving masked marauder that brutalizes women in Los Angeles.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Joseph P. MawraGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman, stranded after her car breaks down, seeks help at a remote farmhouse. She soon discovers that the inhabitants are a disturbed family with sinister intentions, and her desperate situation quickly turns into a harrowing fight for survival against their cruel and violent desires.

Critical Reception

Violated! is a notorious and controversial exploitation film from the early 1970s. It is primarily known for its graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault, which have led to significant controversy and censorship over the years. Critically, it is often regarded as a lurid and gratuitous piece of filmmaking, though some exploiters of the genre may appreciate its unvarnished brutality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Extremely graphic and disturbing content.

  • Lacks substantial narrative or artistic merit beyond its shock value.

  • Considered a prime example of extreme exploitation cinema.

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Fun Fact

The film's extreme content and graphic violence led to it being banned in several countries upon its release and has contributed to its notoriety within exploitation film circles.

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