The Lustful Amazons
The Lustful Amazons

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The Lustful Amazons

1974
Movie
88 min
English

In medieval France, traveler Pygar tells he-man Karzan (Maciste in the French version) of his recent journey to a place called Antigua, and of its entire community of Amazons promising undreamed of sexual satisfaction to any man who comes upon them. More importantly, Pygar tells of a fortune in gold. Karzan/Maciste, is persuaded to undertake the journey in search of riches, unaware that Pygar is in collusion with the Amazon Queen to actually deliver Maciste as a slave stud to help rejuvenate the race.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Umberto LenziGenres: Adventure, Exploitation

Plot Summary

In this erotic adventure, a group of explorers crash-lands in a remote jungle, only to discover a tribe of Amazonian women who live by their own primal laws. The men find themselves at the mercy of the powerful females, leading to a series of passionate and violent encounters. As they try to survive and escape, they become entangled in the tribe's brutal customs and power struggles.

Critical Reception

The Lustful Amazons is a prime example of Italian exploitation cinema from the 1970s, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and sexual content, yet appreciated by niche audiences for its exotic setting and adherence to the genre's conventions. It is generally viewed as a low-brow, pulp-driven piece of filmmaking rather than a serious cinematic work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features predictable plot elements common in jungle exploitation films.

  • Offers a blend of nudity and violence, typical of its genre.

  • Praised by some for its exotic atmosphere and B-movie charm, but often dismissed by critics for its poor production values and exploitative nature.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce and highly fragmented, with some viewers acknowledging its cult status within the exploitation genre, while others find it to be shallow and overly sensationalized with little artistic merit.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Ethiopia, utilizing its rugged landscapes to create an exotic and remote jungle setting, though the narrative is largely fictionalized.

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