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Scarlet Prostitute: Stabbing

1981Movie1 h 1 min

CrimeThriller
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, explicitly sexual crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A gang boss orders the execution of a prostitute who witnessed a murder. When the boss' henchman discovers the prostitute is actually blind, he falls in love with her and protects her. The prostitute regains her sight just in time to see the death of her boyfriend. At his funeral, overcome with feelings of mixed joy and grief, she secretly masturbates.

Feels like

  • Japanese Exploitation Cinema
  • Crime Thriller
  • Erotic Violence
  • Psychological Drama
  • Neo-Noir
  • Visceral and Disturbing
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Social Commentary
  • Intense and Gritty

Crew

Directed by
Genji Nakamura
Written by
Nanae Shimada
Produced by
Genji Nakamura
Music by
Pink Box

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 1, 1981 · 1 h 1 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 1, 1981
Runtime
1 h 1 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Scarlet Prostitute: Stabbing worth watching?"

Questions about Scarlet Prostitute: Stabbing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Scarlet Prostitute: Stabbing worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Will I feel good after watching Scarlet Prostitute: Stabbing?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Scarlet Prostitute: Stabbing good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Scarlet Prostitute: Stabbing in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.