Storyville
Storyville

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Storyville

1974
Movie
80 min
English

A man tries to legalize prostitution in Victorian era New Orleans.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Peter WalkerGenres: Horror, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sara, is subjected to increasingly disturbing psychological torment and abuse after moving to London and getting involved with a group of affluent but morally corrupt individuals. As her life unravels, she finds herself trapped in a cycle of manipulation and potential danger.

Critical Reception

Storyville, also known as 'The Flesh and the Fury', is a controversial and often divisive British exploitation horror film. It gained a cult following for its unflinching look at taboo subjects and its graphic nature, but was criticized for its sensationalism and perceived exploitation. It remains a notable example of its genre from the 1970s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its daring exploration of dark themes and shocking content.

  • Criticized for its gratuitous violence and exploitative nature.

  • Considered a cult classic within the exploitation horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating its raw and disturbing nature as a product of its time, while others find it gratuitously violent and unpleasant.

Fun Fact

The film was originally known as 'The Flesh and the Fury' and faced censorship issues upon its release due to its graphic content.

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