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Murderous Love
A 300 year old witch agrees to assassinate a dead-sick businessman and his ignorant sexy wife upon the former’s own request – the kills are to take place in separate locations at the same time. The granny then exits the same way she entered his office, with rope via 20th floor window! And it gets even better when you realize the granny is played by Sonny Chiba. Chiba soon takes his own handsome form and retreats to plan the hits with his karate killer sister...
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Plot Summary
A deranged taxidermist becomes obsessed with a beautiful young woman, believing she is the reincarnation of his dead wife. He kidnaps her and attempts to preserve her beauty through his macabre craft, while a determined detective races against time to find her before she meets a gruesome fate.
Critical Reception
Murderous Love is a low-budget exploitation horror film that garnered a cult following for its bizarre premise and shocking imagery. While critically panned upon release for its amateurish filmmaking and gratuitous violence, it has since been recognized by some as a unique entry in the 'death-is-a-rebirth' subgenre of horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and disturbing premise.
Criticized for its low production values and gratuitous gore.
Considered a cult classic within the exploitation film circuit.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely split, with some finding the film's concept unsettlingly original and others dismissing it as crude and exploitative.
Fun Fact
Director Al Adamson was known for his prolific output of low-budget exploitation films, often working with limited resources and unconventional distribution methods.
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