John Waters described this film as more intense than Pasolini's Salo. I must say I disagree. This film starts out intensely, and contains some nerve wracking suspense but fades into mediocrity as the graphic murders begin. It does contain a couple of very disturbing scenes of the murder of young boys but is by far less gory, or brutal than say Wes Craven's Nightmare On Elm Street (which is considered entertainment),this film was made as a statement but not as entertainment. Even Salo is not as violent as a Freddie Krueger film, and that character is an icon to some. Neither Salo, nor this film in any way titillates and though I in no way blame anyone for being offended by either film, accusing the filmmakers of promoting sadism or pedophilia makes me wonder if those who accuse have really watched these films (at least seriously). If you want to see a disturbing, exploitative film - watch Cannibal Holocaust. That film is trash. This film, as it is, is interesting (and yes, disturbing) but it is only a partially successful meditation upon the depths of human depravity.
Review of In a Glass Cage
