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When Women Lost Their Tails
Filli and the cavemen from "When Women Had Tails" are living a carefree life inside a dinosaur skeleton. But when conman Ham introduces them to the concept of currency and economics, their lives fall apart. On top of that, Filli starts to fall in love with Ham.
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Plot Summary
In this bizarre fantasy comedy, a group of women from a tribe that worships a sun god are on a journey to find a new sacred artifact. Their quest leads them to discover a group of men who are the descendants of a tribe that worships a moon god. The women are captured and brought into the men's primitive society, where they are treated as prizes and expected to fulfill traditional roles. Eventually, they find a way to escape and continue their quest, but not without experiencing the challenges of patriarchal dominance.
Critical Reception
The film is a cult classic known for its unique and surreal premise, often described as bizarre and nonsensical. It is generally viewed as a product of its time, with critics and audiences alike acknowledging its strange artistic choices and often campy execution. While not a critical darling, it has garnered a devoted following for its unusual narrative and thematic exploration.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and surreal premise.
Seen as a cult classic with a dedicated, albeit niche, following.
Criticized for its nonsensical plot and dated execution.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's peculiar nature, with some appreciating its oddity and others finding it baffling.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of erotic fantasy films from the 1970s, often referred to as 'sexploitation' films, which explored mythological themes with explicit content.
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