Roppongi Slave Club
Roppongi Slave Club

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Roppongi Slave Club

1989
Movie
63 min
Japanese

Pink film distributed by Xces / Nikkatsu.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Katsuya TomitaGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

This film delves into the dark and disturbing world of a nightclub in Roppongi, Tokyo, where young women are exploited and subjected to horrific experiences. It explores themes of abuse, control, and the dehumanization of individuals within a predatory environment. The narrative follows the plight of several women trapped in this cycle of exploitation.

Critical Reception

Roppongi Slave Club is a notoriously bleak and challenging film that received significant controversy upon its release due to its graphic content and disturbing themes. It is often discussed in the context of exploitation cinema and has a cult following among enthusiasts of extreme horror and transgressive cinema, though mainstream critical reception was largely negative or dismissive due to its provocative nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Exploitative and extremely graphic depiction of abuse.

  • A disturbing and nihilistic exploration of societal decay and exploitation.

  • Known for its shocking content rather than nuanced storytelling.

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Fun Fact

The film was highly controversial and faced censorship issues in several countries due to its explicit and disturbing subject matter.

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