Loosely based on Le Fanu’s “Carmilla”, this stylish series about a line of aristocratic Austrian vampires was Hammer Films’ attempt to recover their fading popularity. The 10 (but actually 14) best films I saw in September 2022 (1/2).ġ0. #pinkyviolence #nunsploitation #nunsploitationfilm #japanesefilm #70sfilm #schooloftheholybeast #thetransgressor #conventofthesacredbeast #norifumisuzuki #yumitakigawa It’s often disturbing, at times humorous, and takes you on multiple twists and turns on it’s way to the jaw dropping conclusion. I would love to watch this in a better quality to really drink in all of the details but it’s streaming for free on YouTube under the name The Transgressor:School of the Holy Beast.Ī sharp criticism of the hypocrisy of religious orders that has you wrapped up in the mystery behind Maya’s parents while treating you to some of the most stunning visuals. It’s beautifully shot and the colour and symbolism within the imagery is outstanding. Many nunsploitation films can be flimsy with plot with the main focus seemingly more about showcasing naked debauchery, but this is definitely not one of them.ĭon’t get me wrong there is definitely tons of nudity and a whole lot of debauchery but it’s also an absolute work of art with a captivating story that rises well above expectation. What she discovers is the perverse and hypocritical truth hidden behind the cloistered walls of piety. Maya (Yumi Takagawa) joins the Sacred Heart convent to investigate the truth behind her mother’s death. Japanese nunsploitation/thriller/mystery/drama
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