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Blood of the Tribades
A vampire named Bathor turned an entire village to vampires, stuck around long enough to teach them to survive, and then promised to return in 2000 years after conquering the rest of the continent. The only problem with this plan is that the vampires, although immortal, have only a limited capacity for memory. As time passes, they forget their utopian society and led by the totalitarian zealot Grando, become paranoid, superstitious fundamentalists, splitting their society by race and gender lines, seeking to destroy those who are deemed sinful. Long-forgotten lovers Élisabeth and Fantine find that, with the help of those who were banished in the past, it is their fate to piece together the past and help preserve the little that remains before Bathor’s impending return.
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Plot Summary
In a secluded women's prison, a group of inmates falls prey to a sadistic warden and her equally cruel guards. When their mistreatment escalates to unbearable levels, the women are driven to band together and fight back against their oppressors. This act of rebellion unleashes a terrifying and bloody struggle for survival within the confines of the institution.
Critical Reception
Blood of the Tribades received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its gratuitous violence and exploitation elements, though some acknowledged its attempt at a feminist revenge narrative within the grindhouse horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some for its unapologetic gore and exploitation aesthetic.
Criticized for prioritizing shock value over substance and character development.
Seen by some as a flawed but ambitious attempt at a feminist revenge flick.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film's extreme violence and explicit content as its defining features, dividing viewers between those who appreciate its transgressive nature and those who find it gratuitous.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by and stars several actresses known for their work in the adult film industry, a fact that significantly influenced its marketing and reception.
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