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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.
The SM
1984·Movie
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score90
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Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch
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A documentary-style SM film including water torture and crucifixion.
Extreme CinemaSadomasochismExploitation FilmDisturbingExperimental DocumentaryVisually ProvocativeSubculture ExplorationBleakBody Horror
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Will I feel good after watching The SM?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.
Is The SM plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (6 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
Is The SM in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.