Ten Violent Women
Ten Violent Women

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Ten Violent Women

1982
Movie
95 min
English

Eight women miners get fed up with their lifestyle and decide to try crime. After successfully pulling off a jewelry store robbery, they are busted by narcs when they try to buy cocaine. The eight get sent to a prison where a butch head guard uses the prisoners for her own deviant pleasures. Two of the women manage to escape and then get mixed up with a shah who had a scarab ring stolen in their jewelry heist.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Eddie RomeroGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this gritty action film, a group of women band together to seek revenge against the men who wronged them. They infiltrate a criminal organization, using their combined skills and determination to dismantle the operation from the inside out. As they execute their plan, they face dangerous opposition and must rely on each other to survive and achieve their justice.

Critical Reception

Ten Violent Women was a low-budget exploitation film that received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its weak plot, gratuitous violence, and poor acting. However, it found a cult following among audiences appreciative of its genre elements and its portrayal of female anti-heroes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its surprisingly effective female-led action sequences.

  • Criticized for its thin narrative and often nonsensical plot progression.

  • Noted for its exploitation film aesthetic and raw, unpolished presentation.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Ten Violent Women are scarce, but those that exist often highlight its B-movie charm and the novelty of its all-female protagonist group seeking retribution. Some viewers found it enjoyably trashy, while others were put off by its low production values and predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

Director Eddie Romero, known for his work on Filipino horror and action films, made Ten Violent Women as part of an effort to break into the American exploitation film market.

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