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Eugenie
A disturbing film of lost innocence portraying the experiences of a 12-year-old girl who is torn between the child that she is and the woman that she is becoming.Depicts her fear and excitement of the unknown. Relates the beginning of her awareness of her own sexuality while she copes with family conflicts. From a short story written by Christine Schutt, featuring Lourdes Rivera, Maggie Burke and Robert B. Silver.
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Plot Summary
In 18th-century Sicily, a young woman named Eugenie is sent to a secluded convent after her family's disgrace. There, she is subjected to the perverse desires of the Mother Superior and other members of the religious order. As she navigates this hellish environment, Eugenie finds herself increasingly drawn into a world of forbidden pleasures and dark rituals.
Critical Reception
Eugenie is a notable entry in Jess Franco's extensive filmography, often cited for its controversial themes and explicit content. While not widely acclaimed by mainstream critics due to its exploitative nature, it has garnered a cult following among fans of erotic horror and exploitation cinema. Its reception is largely divided, with some viewers appreciating its transgressive elements and others condemning its gratuitous sensationalism.
What Reviewers Say
Exploitative and gratuitous, leaning heavily on shock value.
A staple of cult erotic horror and exploitation cinema.
Divisive, with fans appreciating its transgressive themes and detractors condemning its sensationalism.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the erotic novel "The New Justine" by the Marquis de Sade, though it takes significant liberties with the source material.
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