The Devil in Miss Jonas
The Devil in Miss Jonas

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The Devil in Miss Jonas

1974
Movie
74 min
German

She's a young girl and a Nymphomaniac condemned to death by a kinda tribunal . She arrives in hell and is greeted by the devil himself. He discovers however that she's arrived too early so she's sent back to earth for a final night of pleasure nightmares and pleasure.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Joseph W. SarnoGenres: Adult, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A prim and proper Hollywood publicist, the titular Miss Jones, is secretly a sexually frustrated woman. Seeking fulfillment, she ventures into the world of adult entertainment, exploring her desires and the complexities of human sexuality. Along the way, she encounters various characters and situations that challenge her conventional views.

Critical Reception

The film gained notoriety as a pioneering work in the "porno chic" era of the 1970s, achieving unexpected mainstream attention for an adult film. While critically dismissed by traditional outlets, it resonated with audiences seeking more explicit content and became a commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Noted for its surprisingly coherent plot and a performance from Georgina Spelvin.

  • Seen as a landmark film in the history of adult cinema for its attempt at narrative and character development.

  • Often cited for its cultural impact during the "porno chic" movement.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify through standard review aggregators due to the film's nature and era. However, it is widely recognized for its significant commercial success and its role in bringing adult films to a broader, albeit controversial, audience.

Fun Fact

Despite being an adult film, "The Devil in Miss Jones" received a surprisingly wide theatrical release for its time, even being screened in some mainstream cinemas and advertised in mainstream publications, contributing to its cultural notoriety.

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