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Night Virgin
The bizarre Arif family usually stay holed up in their old house... for good reason! The clan includes a daughter who's nearly catatonic during the day but a nympho at night, a son who's a violent bully, another son who's a sex maniac and a psychologically abusive matriarch who's both an aunt and a stepmother to the children because she murdered her own sister and then married her brother-in-law. A psychology student who's looking into matters has his work cut out for him.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Lilian, inherits a mansion after her father's death and discovers a secret society dedicated to ritualistic orgies and sacrifices. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself entangled in their dark rituals, facing danger and her own desires. The film explores themes of repressed sexuality and the allure of the forbidden.
Critical Reception
Night Virgin is a cult classic within the giallo and exploitation film genres, appreciated for its atmospheric dread and controversial subject matter. While critical reception was often divided due to its explicit content and Franco's distinctive, often experimental, filmmaking style, it has gained a dedicated following over the years for its unique blend of horror and eroticism.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of taboo themes.
Criticized for its explicit content and sometimes disjointed narrative.
Considered a notable entry in Jesús Franco's extensive filmography.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely reflect the film's cult status, with some finding it disturbingly captivating and others repelled by its graphic nature.
Fun Fact
Soledad Miranda, who plays the lead role of Lilian, tragically died in a car accident shortly after filming Night Virgin and its companion film, Vampyros Lesbos.
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