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The Satin Spider
The setting is Les Fauvettes School for Girls just after WWI, where sternly Teutonic headmistress Ingrid Caven vies with Catherine Jourdan, a morphine addicted, fabric fetishist gym teacher, for the sexual favours of liquid eyed nymphet Scyluna. Meanwhile the chaplain conducts a nude exorcism.
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Plot Summary
A reclusive, obsessive photographer becomes entangled in a dangerous web of espionage and murder when she develops a mysterious roll of film. As she delves deeper into the images, she uncovers a conspiracy involving a powerful industrialist and a shadowy intelligence agency. Her investigation puts her in grave peril, forcing her to confront both external threats and her own inner demons.
Critical Reception
The Satin Spider was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Theresa Russell's performance, many found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped, with the film failing to live up to its noir-thriller potential. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film struggling to find a significant following.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for its overly complicated and confusing plot.
Praised for its stylish direction and Theresa Russell's compelling performance.
Lacked the suspense and intrigue expected of a thriller of its era.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film, but available comments suggest a divided audience, with some appreciating the neo-noir atmosphere and others finding it slow and hard to follow.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Spider's Web', but it was changed to 'The Satin Spider' before its release.
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