Posts tagged "Brazil"
As Cangaceiras Eróticas (1974)

As Cangaceiras Eróticas (1974)

Cangaço was the name given to a form of social banditry (think Robin Hood) that became popular in the Northeast of Brazil in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, in the hands of Brazilian exploitation director Roberto Mauro, cangaço becomes a vehicle for action, fun, and plenty of sexy ladies in skimpy outfits...
Delirios de um Anormal (1978)

Delirios de um Anormal (1978)

Any fan of horror or exploitation worth his salt has at least heard of Coffin Joe. Loosely translated from his Portuguese nickname, Zé do Caixão, Coffin Joe is how most people know José Mojica Marins, a Brazilian filmmaker, actor and screenwriter. The Coffin Joe character was created in the early 1960s, but Mojica Marins’ career...
Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (1976)

Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos (1976)

I think many fans of exploitation will agree that one of the best things about the genre is its ever-changing nature. When exploitation meets a culture, the result is always something new. In Brazil, exploitation met comedy and what came out was a low-budget hybrid genre known as Pornochanchada. In the 70s, theaters were full...