Sedentas de Sexo
Sedentas de Sexo

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Sedentas de Sexo

1984
Movie
Adult · 18+
76 min
Portuguese

Five people gather in an apartment in a big city and completely isolate themselves from the rest of the world, with the sole and exclusive purpose of giving vent to their sexual instincts.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jesus FrancoGenres: Horror, Erotic

Plot Summary

In this Spanish erotic horror film, a group of women are trapped in a secluded mansion and find themselves subjected to increasingly bizarre and violent sexual rituals. As their sanity erodes, they must fight for survival against unseen forces and their own primal urges.

Critical Reception

As with many of Jesus Franco's films, 'Sedentas de Sexo' is a polarizing entry. It is generally viewed as a low-budget exploitation film that leans heavily into its erotic and horror elements, often with a surreal and dreamlike quality. Critical reception is largely dismissive due to its explicit content and unconventional narrative structure, though it has garnered a cult following among fans of extreme and avant-garde cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Exploitative and often nonsensical, but with moments of disturbing atmosphere.

  • A prime example of late-stage Jesus Franco, prioritizing shock value and explicit content.

  • Cult status derived from its extreme nature rather than cinematic merit.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and polarized, with some appreciating its transgressive themes and cult appeal, while others find it gratuitous and poorly executed.

Fun Fact

Jesus Franco was known for his prolific output and distinctive, often controversial style, frequently working with limited budgets and exploring themes of sexuality and the grotesque.

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