Cruel Passion
Marquis de Sade’s: Justine
Justine is a nubile young virgin cast out of a French orphanage and thrust into a depraved world of prostitution, predatory lesbians, a fugitive murderess, bondage, branding, and one supremely sadistic monk. It's a twisted tale of strange desires, perverse pleasures and the ultimate corruption of innocence as told by the Marquis de Sade.
Why it matters
A lurid dive into Marquis de Sade’s darkest fantasies, where innocence crumbles beneath a gothic haze of sadism and sexual transgression.
- A visceral exploration of 18th-century libertine horror, blending period drama with explicit exploitation.
- Not for the faint-hearted—its graphic content and relentless depravity push boundaries still shocking today.
- Practical sets and costumes steep the film in a grimy, oppressive atmosphere that amplifies its nightmarish tone.
- Fans of European erotic horror and controversial cult cinema will find a brutal, unflinching portrait of corrupted innocence.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
86
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
71
Survival
0
