Elevator Girls in Bondage
Elevator Girls in Bondage

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Elevator Girls in Bondage

1972
Movie
Adult · 18+
56 min
English

The underpaid staff of a seedy hotel rises up in revolt, and by the time head elevator girl Maxine starts spouting a surreal mix of folk songs and Marxist maxims, followed by an uproariously explicit sex scene, you’ll be ready to join the cause.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Richard KahnGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of women working as elevator operators in a mysterious building find themselves subjected to increasingly bizarre and terrifying circumstances. As they delve deeper into the building's secrets, they uncover a dark conspiracy involving psychological manipulation and sinister experiments. The women must fight for their sanity and survival against unseen forces that control their fate.

Critical Reception

This exploitation horror film is known for its B-movie status and has garnered a cult following over the years, though it was not widely reviewed by mainstream critics upon its release. Its reception is largely divided between those who appreciate its campy elements and surreal atmosphere, and those who find it dated and lacking in substantive horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by cult enthusiasts for its unique, dreamlike, and often disturbing atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its slow pacing, weak plot, and dated special effects.

  • Noted for its exploration of psychological themes within a B-movie horror framework.

Google audience: Audience reception is niche, with some viewers appreciating the film's unconventional and experimental approach to horror, while others found it to be confusing and lacking in traditional genre elements.

Fun Fact

The film is often cited as an example of the peculiar and often experimental nature of independent horror cinema in the early 1970s.

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