Eugenie (1970)
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Genre: Horror, Drama | Spain, West Germany

"Eugenie" is further proof that Jess Franco, despite most of his films being unqualified crap, had some legitimate talent as a director and was some auteur. Many of Franco's runni>ng themes (sado-masochism, the blurring of fantasy and immobility, and escape) are in full-blow in this modernization of Marquis De Sade. Its one admittedly sadistic film at moments and just drenches of Franco's emblematic euro-sleaze decadence, but its also surprisingly classy and has a chance more depth than Franco's typical style-over-substance mindset allows. For me, it ranks by "The Diabolical Dr. Z" and "Vampiros Lesbos" at the same time that the man's finest work. His direction is really impressive this time right and left. Despite a few out-of-focus shots, there are lush moments of fine photography. Also, he keeps it moving at a much quicker hasten than he is often known for.

The acting is also memorable. Jess Franco was known for managing to find the most fine women for his films, and he really outdid himself here through his discoveries of Marie Liljedahl and Maria Rohm. Both are unlimited babes and decent actresses as well too. Franco regular Jack Taylor plays ~y absolutely smarmy and unlikable character, and does a good job of it. Christopher Lee's role is solely a cameo, but hes a terrific choice for the small portion. Its more than just a name to add marque value during the time that I couldn't see anyone other than Lee being better to understand De Sade's philosophy in a modern day setting. "Eugenie" is in truth a terrific film and one of Franco's best.

This is a novel day (1970's) re-imagining of De Sade's "Philosopahy in the Bedroom."Download Eugenie (1970) (Rapidshare):

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