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House of Sleeping Beauties
About an establishment where old men pay to sleep besides young girls that had been narcotized and happen to be naked, the sleeping beauties. The old men are expected to take sleeping pills and share the bed for a whole night with a girl without attempting anything of bad taste like putting a finger inside their mouths.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on a young woman who enters a mysterious establishment where older women live in a state of perpetual slumber, awakened only for the pleasure of wealthy clients. As she delves deeper into the house's secrets, she uncovers a dark and erotic world where desire and decay intertwine.
Critical Reception
House of Sleeping Beauties received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its explicit content and disjointed narrative. While some found its exploration of themes like desire, aging, and exploitation to be thought-provoking, many critics deemed it exploitative and lacking in substance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique premise and visually striking, albeit unsettling, atmosphere.
Criticized for its explicit nature overshadowing any potential thematic depth.
Found to be an often uncomfortable and challenging viewing experience.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Kawaii Ryūko, which itself draws inspiration from classic fairy tales and Japanese folklore.
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