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Brutal and beautiful

Doug Brunell | A little south of Hell | 10/29/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Living up to the Pinky Violence moniker in ways you couldn't imagine, this film packs in more brutality before the opening credits than most films of this genre. You can read (and probably have) read the plot synopsis before reading this reviews, and you may ask yourself: Is this as good as it sounds? Yes.

Sure, there are moments that are hokey, and there are cultural differences (as to be expected in a 1970s Japanese film), but it is one of the best of the Pinky Violence series, and it wears its vileness proudly. There's also a social message here, too, but don't think it detracts from the film's exploitation angles. It doesn't.

This is a fine film overall. It's a must-see for anyone interested in the genre. It is not, hwoever, for the squeamish, as there is plenty of blood, violence and nudity -- and they're often combined."

They are taking this school over-stand back!

Erik D. Hilsinger | Eagle River AK DDR | 12/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Brilliant film in the tradition of "Reform School Girls" but with the Japanese code of honor twist. Definitely a different film and a different take on the role of women in society (consider: The Theory of Practice) and the importance of honor and the code of conduct as social contract. Also a very heavy piss-take on the puffed up effrontery of the bureaucrat and the corrupt business man so prominent in modern countries.
It is also strange that when female nudity is the subject, pubic hair is like Kryptonite to the Japanese auteur. Considering the scenes of rape, inappropriate adult-child/student intercourse, torture and murder, a few black curly hairs would have been a problem. Very interesting.
This film is a hoot but very not for kids. Definitely of a tradition with anime, though, for those who can handle it."

Erotically Disturbing

Henry E. West | Chicago, U.S.A. | 04/19/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Terrifying Girls' High School Stars Miki Sugimoto and Reiko and directed by the guy who filmed Sex and Fury. This film is about a Japanese reform school for bad girls, and Miki and Reiko are sentenced there only to discover that the female students have killed one of their own and cover it up. There is a lot of nudity and sex but plenty of the strong graphic violence that the movie would have not been shown on Cinemax or Encore. In all of the top 20 classic Japanese bad girl movies, this would be ranked at No. 3."