Jungle Girl and the Slaver
Jungle Girl and the Slaver

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Jungle Girl and the Slaver

1957
Movie
70 min
German

The sequel to 1956's "Liane, Jungle Goddess" finds the title character still a jungle goddess, but captured by slave traders.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Edward D. Wood Jr.Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In the depths of the jungle, a beautiful woman is held captive by a ruthless slaver. Her only hope lies with a brave explorer who ventures into the treacherous wilderness. He must overcome dangerous obstacles and confront the slaver to rescue her and bring him to justice.

Critical Reception

This film is considered a low-budget exploitation picture from the 1950s, typical of its era, with limited critical attention and generally poor reviews due to its production values and sensationalist plot. It is often cited as an example of Ed Wood's early, less polished work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at an adventure narrative.

  • Criticized for its extremely low production values and uneven pacing.

  • Often viewed as a cult curiosity due to the director's later notoriety.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those that exist often mention its campy nature and Ed Wood's distinctive, albeit unpolished, directorial style. It's seen by some as an enjoyably bad film.

Fun Fact

This film was directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., who would later become famous for directing 'Plan 9 from Outer Space,' often cited as one of the worst films ever made.

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