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That's Adultery!
Renowned director Li Han-hsiang writes and directs the anthology film of four sexy , salacious and scandalous stories . There’s a general’s sedan-chair bearer who dallies with each of the soldier’s four wives until he suffers the fate of Samson , a Japanese pot maker molds his wife’s lover , a courtesan who fools her drunken husband , and a scissors shop owner’s wife who has too many lovers to cut . It is four helpings of lascivious , lewd and libidinous pleasures .
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Plot Summary
A successful lawyer, facing mounting pressure from his demanding wife, embarks on an affair with a younger woman. As the affair deepens, he finds himself increasingly entangled in a web of deceit and moral compromise. The situation escalates when the mistress becomes pregnant, forcing him to confront the potential destruction of his career and family life.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'That's Adultery!' (also known as 'So Evil, My Sister' or 'Nightmare in Blood') received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and melodramatic execution. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly Brenda Vaccaro's, the film was largely seen as an uninspired entry in the genre of domestic thrillers and affairs.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic and predictable storyline.
Performances are generally adequate but fail to elevate the material.
Lacks genuine suspense or emotional depth.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'That's Adultery!' is largely unavailable or non-existent in public forums, suggesting it was not widely discussed or reviewed by general audiences.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was released under multiple titles including 'So Evil, My Sister' and 'Nightmare in Blood', which may cause confusion in film databases.
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