Nailed Lips
Nailed Lips

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Nailed Lips

1970
Movie
79 min
Italian

A young commissioner investigates the murder of a Sicilian criminal with the help of a social worker.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: David E. DurstonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of women are kidnapped and subjected to horrific experiments by a mad scientist. One of the women, a former nurse, attempts to escape and fight back against her captor. The film explores themes of survival and the dark side of scientific ambition.

Critical Reception

Nailed Lips is a low-budget exploitation film from the early 1970s. It is generally considered a minor entry in the horror genre, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and exploitative nature. While it has gained a cult following among fans of obscure horror films, it was not widely acclaimed by critics upon its release and remains largely obscure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited for its sheer unpleasantness and graphic content.

  • A typical example of early 1970s grindhouse horror.

  • Lacks narrative coherence and relies heavily on shock value.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more mainstream horror film but was significantly altered during production to appeal to the exploitation market.

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