Violence in a Women's Prison
Violence in a Women's Prison

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Violence in a Women's Prison

1982
Movie
98 min
Italian

Laura Kendall, also known as Emanuelle, arrives at a remote prison with a long, fictional rap sheet that will allow her to go undercover to report on the cruelties behind bars.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Bruno MatteiGenres: Horror, Exploitation

Plot Summary

A young woman named Maria is wrongly convicted and sent to a brutal women's prison. Inside, she endures horrific abuse, including sexual assault, torture, and degradation at the hands of both guards and inmates. As Maria struggles to survive, she witnesses the extreme cruelty and corruption within the institution, leading to a violent and desperate bid for freedom.

Critical Reception

Released in the early 1980s, 'Violence in a Women's Prison' is a prime example of Italian exploitation cinema, specifically the 'women in prison' subgenre. It is notorious for its graphic violence, sexual content, and bleak tone, and is generally regarded by critics as a sleazy and gratuitous film. While it has a cult following among fans of extreme cinema, it is largely dismissed by mainstream critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Extremely graphic and exploitative, aiming for shock value.

  • Features notorious scenes of sexual violence and torture.

  • Considered a low point in Italian exploitation cinema by many.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title and subject matter, the film was notoriously difficult to distribute in some countries due to its extreme content, with many regions banning it outright.

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