Sex and Fury
Sex and Fury

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Sex and Fury

1973
Movie
88 min
Japanese

Sex & Fury chronicles Ocho's exploits as she searches for her father's killers, each identified by unique tattoos on their backs (a deer, a boar, and a butterfly). Along the way, she also crosses paths with Shunosuke, a radical set on murdering prominent politician Kurokawa, and Christina, an American spy posing as a gambler.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Katsuhiro OtomoGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In this over-the-top Japanese exploitation film, a young woman is brutally gang-raped and left for dead, but she survives and embarks on a quest for revenge. She teams up with a group of female assassins to systematically eliminate those responsible for her suffering, leading to a series of increasingly violent and surreal confrontations. The film culminates in a final, bloody showdown where justice, in its most brutal form, is served.

Critical Reception

Sex and Fury is a notorious entry in the Japanese exploitation genre, often cited for its extreme violence and sensationalist themes. While critically panned by mainstream reviewers for its gratuitous content and poor filmmaking, it has gained a cult following among fans of extreme cinema for its audacity and raw energy. Its artistic merit is widely debated, with many dismissing it as pure trash, while others appreciate its subversive elements and unapologetic approach to controversial subjects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Notorious for its extreme violence and exploitation elements.

  • Appreciated by cult film enthusiasts for its audacious and raw nature.

  • Largely dismissed by mainstream critics as gratuitous and poorly made.

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Fun Fact

The film is infamous for its extreme depictions of violence and sexual assault, making it a controversial but enduring piece of exploitation cinema.

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