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The Bamboo House of Dolls
A nurse in a Japanese women's POW camp during World War II masterminds an escapee.
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Plot Summary
A group of American soldiers are captured by Viet Cong guerrillas and taken to a remote jungle outpost. They soon discover that the outpost is not what it seems, as the Vietnamese women who run it are revealed to be killers. The soldiers must fight for their survival against the deadly women and the oppressive jungle environment.
Critical Reception
The Bamboo House of Dolls is a low-budget exploitation film that has garnered a cult following over the years. While not critically acclaimed, it is remembered for its gratuitous violence, disturbing themes, and its place within the Vietnam War film genre of the 1970s.
What Reviewers Say
Noted for its shock value and graphic content.
Considered a prime example of the grindhouse and exploitation cinema of its era.
Often cited for its disturbing portrayal of violence and its unusual premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this obscure film, but those that exist often point to its notoriety for extreme violence and its place in a specific subgenre of cinema.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and setting, the film was shot in the Philippines, not Vietnam, and is considered an exploitation film capitalizing on the Vietnam War era.
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