This movie will not haunt you like some of its predecessors in the exploitation sub-genre. In fact, the raw violence presented here doesn't even seem to try to serve a purpose, and the overall bad acting makes it even worse. In a word, I don't buy it.
Sure, the promised gladiators are pretty cool once they show up, half way through the film. Their part might even have been more credible than the first half of the movie, which is, basically, a long and boring (and irritating) series of scenes of girls getting beaten and raped. This has been done several times before, and much better than this.
On the plus side, the movie has very good photography and lighting. Considering it nearly all takes place in the forest at night, this is very much appreciable. Valentina D'Andrea's performance is also worth noting, as she really stands out from her co-stars.
I'm still glad I saw it. But I never will see it again, and I will not recommend it either.
Sure, the promised gladiators are pretty cool once they show up, half way through the film. Their part might even have been more credible than the first half of the movie, which is, basically, a long and boring (and irritating) series of scenes of girls getting beaten and raped. This has been done several times before, and much better than this.
On the plus side, the movie has very good photography and lighting. Considering it nearly all takes place in the forest at night, this is very much appreciable. Valentina D'Andrea's performance is also worth noting, as she really stands out from her co-stars.
I'm still glad I saw it. But I never will see it again, and I will not recommend it either.
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