Jungle Virgin Force
Jungle Virgin Force

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Jungle Virgin Force

1982
Movie
73 min
Indonesian

It tells the story of Jelita, a girl who was stranded on a remote island as a child after a plane crash. She grows up among an isolated tribe, unaware of her origins. When a group of anthropologists arrives to study the island, Jelita reunites with her father, who turns out to be alive. However, conflicts with treasure hunters and the local tribe make their journey full of danger.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Joe D'AmatoGenres: Action, Adventure, Exploitation

Plot Summary

A group of adventurers searches for a lost tribe in the Amazon, encountering dangerous wildlife, hostile natives, and ruthless mercenaries along the way. Led by a determined woman, they must overcome numerous obstacles to find the legendary 'Jungle Virgin' and uncover its secrets. The expedition tests their survival skills and moral boundaries as they confront the harsh realities of the unforgiving jungle.

Critical Reception

Jungle Virgin Force is a notorious example of Italian exploitation cinema from the early 1980s. It is generally regarded as a low-budget, formulaic action-adventure film that prioritizes sensationalism and gore over plot coherence and character development. While it has a cult following among fans of the genre for its sheer audacity and over-the-top sequences, it was not critically acclaimed upon release and is often cited for its primitive filmmaking and questionable content.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its raw, unpretentious exploitation elements.

  • Criticized for its weak plot, poor acting, and gratuitous violence.

  • Seen as a typical example of D'Amato's prolific but often uninspired output in the exploitation genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist tend to reflect the film's cult status, with some viewers appreciating its B-movie charm and B-movie excess, while others dismiss it as amateurish and unpleasant.

Fun Fact

Director Joe D'Amato, known for his prolific output in various genre films, often worked under pseudonyms and directed a vast number of films across different categories, including erotic, horror, and exploitation cinema.

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