The Flesh

1991·Movie
1h 30min

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle3
  • Violence3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some cringe comedy and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Dark Humor4

World

The mind

  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Editing5

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About

A piano player meets and falls in love with a beautiful and voluptuous woman who, by some strange procedure, leaves the man unable to move but with a permanent priapism. After some time he becomes sick of it and she relieves his paralysis. Eventually she gets bored and decides to leave, but he can't take it because he loves her…
Erotic DramaDisturbing & UnsettlingPsychological RelationshipBizarre RomanceDark & SensualHuman ObsessionItalian CinemaUnconventional NarrativeVisceral Experience

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Flesh

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Where can I stream The Flesh legally?

The Flesh is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, Cultpix, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Flesh worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Flesh rated?

NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Flesh?

1 h 30 min

The Flesh runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Flesh in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Flesh?

6ATCADEESMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Flesh in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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