Amazon Jail
Amazon Jail

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Amazon Jail

1982
Movie
99 min
Portuguese

Young women in the Amazon are kidnapped by a ring of devil-worshipers, who plan to sell them as sex slaves. Some of the women escape, but are pursued into the jungle by their captors. The women must band together to turn the tables on their kidnappers.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Uwe BollGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened detective goes deep undercover to infiltrate a brutal prison notorious for its corrupt guards and violent inmates. As he navigates the dangerous hierarchy and confronts unspeakable atrocities, his mission becomes a desperate fight for survival and justice. He must outwit the criminals and expose the systemic corruption before he becomes another victim of the "Amazon Jail."

Critical Reception

Amazon Jail received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its gratuitous violence and bleak narrative uninspired. While some acknowledged the raw performances, the film was widely panned for its unoriginality and lack of depth. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding the film unpleasant and overly violent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Excessively violent and gratuitous, offering little beyond shock value.

  • A derivative and unpleasant crime thriller with a bleak outlook.

  • Lacks any significant plot development or character depth.

Google audience: Google users reviews for Amazon Jail are scarce and generally negative, with many viewers citing the film's extreme violence and lack of a compelling storyline as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

Despite its gritty portrayal of prison life, 'Amazon Jail' was filmed primarily on location in an abandoned industrial complex, adding to its bleak and decaying atmosphere.

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JPV852

JPV852

Has some okay moments with very beautiful ladies but it does drag and the plot is clunky even by T&A standards. Thought the finale was fine but I wouldn't revisit this again. **1.75/5**