The Big Doll House

The Big Doll House

Their bodies were caged, but not their desires. They would do anything for a man - or to him.

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Release Date

4/30/1971

Runtime

95 mins

Overview

Female prisoners in a Philippine jail are being subjected to sadistic torture. Five of the women -- along with the help of two men -- plot an escape.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$125,000

Revenue

$10,000,000

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A grimy exploitation film where brutalized women prisoners endure torture and degradation before plotting their escape. Raw and unflinching, it's visceral rather than nuanced.

Mood

Dread-soakedAngryTense

Themes

SurvivalPowerFreedom

Tone

Matter-of-fact

Pacing

Brisk

Look

HandheldHigh-contrast

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violenceSexual violence

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