This was the most unpleasant film I have seen for many years. It qualifies for the definition of pornography in that all the plot was simply a device to allow the violent gruesome titillating scenes. No character development occurred, no moral agenda was pursued (other than rudeness (or inadequate culture) should be savagely punished, and the florentine/religious backdrop was a spurious cover for visual violence.
Many "video nasties" had more thought and development and, as we saw with Emmanuelle, a large budget and good cinematography do not stop a film lacking substance or avoid it being distasteful.
Many "video nasties" had more thought and development and, as we saw with Emmanuelle, a large budget and good cinematography do not stop a film lacking substance or avoid it being distasteful.