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Midnight Virgin
Chie (Sanae Ōhori), newly arrived in Tokyo, saves her friend from school, Mari (Annu Mari), from a suicide attempt. The two girls become close, eventually leading to a lesbian relationship. Their affair drifts into sadism and involvement with a bizarre sex cult, resulting in the deaths of the two lovers.
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Plot Summary
A group of women, led by a mysterious figure known as 'The Witch', are being systematically targeted and murdered. As the body count rises, a detective races against time to uncover the killer's identity and motive before they strike again. The film delves into themes of revenge and paranoia within a gritty urban setting.
Critical Reception
Midnight Virgin is a cult exploitation film that garnered attention for its graphic content and low-budget production. While not critically acclaimed, it has developed a following among fans of the genre for its raw, unpolished aesthetic and shock value. Critical reception was generally negative upon release, with many citing its poor acting and nonsensical plot.
What Reviewers Say
Known for its exploitative and violent nature.
Frequently cited for its low production values and amateurish filmmaking.
Holds a cult status among aficionados of 1970s B-horror and crime films.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce due to the film's niche status, but it is generally viewed as a low-quality exploitation flick with little artistic merit, appealing only to those with a specific interest in the genre.
Fun Fact
Al Adamson, the director and a co-star, was a prolific filmmaker in the exploitation genre, often working with minimal budgets and shooting schedules.
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