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Hot Property
This official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1983 directed by Lino Brocka and starred Carmi Martin, Phillip Salvador, Dennis Roldan, Vic Diaz, and Tony Santos, Sr centers on the story of Gigi, a burlesque dancer who is the main attraction of show.
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Plot Summary
A group of young people rent a remote villa for a vacation, only to discover it's the hunting ground of a psychopathic killer. As they are systematically picked off one by one, they must fight for survival against the relentless attacker.
Critical Reception
Hot Property is a cult classic within the Italian horror genre, particularly known for its gratuitous violence and exploitative elements. While critically dismissed by mainstream outlets upon release, it has gained a following among fans of extreme cinema for its raw, unadulterated slasher tropes and its notorious reputation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unrelenting slasher action and gore.
Criticized for its weak plot and character development.
Considered a notable, albeit controversial, entry in the 1980s Italian horror scene.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally mixed, with many appreciating its commitment to the slasher formula and gory set pieces, while others find it gratuitous and lacking in narrative substance.
Fun Fact
The film is infamous for its extremely graphic violence and was subject to censorship in several countries upon its release.
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