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Calamity of Snakes
During the construction of luxury apartment buildings a huge nest of thousands of snakes is discovered. Francis Chang (the boss) refuses to delay the construction and orders to kill all the animals. He is repeated warned by his wife, who had some nightmares concerning him and the snakes. They do not manage to kill all snakes and so they take revenge on the construction workers and Francis Chang. Soon thousands of killer snakes under the lead of a giant Boa invades the building an kill all the new inhabitants. Even a snake master can't stop them.
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Plot Summary
A group of young women are subjected to horrific experiments by a mad scientist obsessed with creating a master race. As they are tortured and mutated, they must find a way to escape before they become permanent test subjects in his gruesome laboratory. The film is known for its graphic violence and exploitation elements.
Critical Reception
Calamity of Snakes is a notorious cult film within the exploitation and J-horror genres. It is primarily known for its extreme gore, disturbing imagery, and controversial content. While critically panned by mainstream outlets for its low production values and exploitative nature, it has gained a cult following among fans of extreme cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sheer audacity and commitment to graphic horror.
Criticized for its gratuitous violence and exploitative themes.
Considered a significant, albeit disturbing, example of 1980s Japanese exploitation cinema.
Google audience: Audience reception is highly polarized, with some viewers appreciating its unique brand of extreme horror and cult status, while others find it overwhelmingly disturbing and lacking in substance beyond its shock value.
Fun Fact
The film is sometimes referred to by its alternate title, 'The Bloody Snakes of Terror'.
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