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This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse
Coffin Joe, the unholy undertaker, is back in town to continue his quest for the perfect woman, embarking on an even more brutal campaign of terror, aided and abetted by his hunchbacked assistant.
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Plot Summary
Cobra, a dark and philosophical undertaker obsessed with finding the perfect woman, escalates his macabre quest for revenge and satisfaction. After being scorned by a woman he desired, Cobra embarks on a series of increasingly violent and disturbing acts, believing he can achieve ultimate pleasure through pain and fear. His journey leads him through a hellish landscape of his own making, confronting his deepest desires and darkest impulses.
Critical Reception
This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse is a cult classic known for its extreme violence, graphic imagery, and unsettling atmosphere. While reviled by some for its shock value and controversial themes, it has gained a significant following among horror aficionados and fans of exploitation cinema for its unique, transgressive vision and enduringly disturbing impact.
What Reviewers Say
A landmark of Brazilian horror cinema, celebrated for its audacious and disturbing imagery.
Praised for its unique philosophical undertones amidst extreme gore and sexual repression.
Often cited as a prime example of independent and exploitation filmmaking.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely divided due to its extreme nature. Many appreciate its cult status and unique artistic vision, while others find it overly graphic and disturbing.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a trilogy featuring the character Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe), preceded by 'At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul' (1964) and followed by 'The End of Humanity' (1968).
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