Hospital of Corruption and Pleasures
Hospital of Corruption and Pleasures

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Hospital of Corruption and Pleasures

1985
Movie
Adult · 18+
83 min
Portuguese

In a broken-down hospital, nurses, doctors and patients take part in a large orgy. Explicit sex scenes with meat (beef) scenes in one of the lowest films of the genre.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users62%
Director: Michael ManziniGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young investigative journalist infiltrates a prestigious hospital suspected of unethical practices and illicit experiments. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a horrifying conspiracy involving the hospital's charismatic director and a series of mysterious disappearances. She must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes the next victim of the hospital's dark secrets.

Critical Reception

While 'Hospital of Corruption and Pleasures' garnered attention for its disturbing themes and suspenseful atmosphere, it received mixed reviews. Critics praised its ambitious, albeit convoluted, plot and a few standout performances, but many found its execution uneven and its gore excessive. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its shocking nature and others finding it gratuitous and lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and willingness to push boundaries.

  • Criticized for its often muddled narrative and reliance on shock value.

  • Performances were a mixed bag, with some actors elevating the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a polarizing reception. Many appreciated the film's suspense and horror elements, finding it a memorable, if disturbing, watch. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot difficult to follow and felt the film lacked substance beyond its shocking moments, with some calling it 'over-the-top' and 'disappointing'.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with director Michael Manzini reportedly using a significant portion of the funds for practical effects and set design to create the film's grimy, unsettling hospital environment.

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