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Sunday Daughters
The characters of this fiction of sociogra-phic accuracy live in the reformatory school for girls in Rákospalota. They are all girls of similar pasts, desires and needs but Juli hates bars more than any of them, trying to make contacts with the world out there in order to leave the school behind forever.
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Plot Summary
In this Australian horror film, a young woman inherits a remote sheep station, only to discover it is a breeding ground for witchcraft and dark rituals. She finds herself at the mercy of a sinister cult led by a malevolent figure who seeks to exploit her and her inheritance for their nefarious purposes. As she delves deeper into the station's secrets, she uncovers a terrifying legacy tied to her family.
Critical Reception
Sunday Daughters is a cult classic within Australian exploitation cinema, often noted for its bizarre and disturbing themes. While not a mainstream critical success, it has garnered a following among fans of low-budget horror and the unique output of director John D. Lamond.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw, unvarnished exploitation style.
Criticized for its low production values and often nonsensical plot.
Noted for its unsettling atmosphere and disturbing imagery.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status, but those who appreciate it often highlight its unique Australian cult horror elements and its sheer audacity.
Fun Fact
The film was made on a very low budget, typical of many Australian exploitation films of the era, and is known for its unconventional and often shocking narrative choices.
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