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