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Mosquitha Yes, in Italy it is a film that teenagers (at least when I was growing up) who had an interest in horror and splatter films were daring each others to…moreYes, in Italy it is a film that teenagers (at least when I was growing up) who had an interest in horror and splatter films were daring each others to watch. I saw it at 16, and it blew my mind, for all the wrong reasons, I was just happy to have found such an unrestrained film, showing me something I had never seen before. I was interested in watching extreme films, and I have to say it even turned me on quite abit. I have watched it again from time to time with different people who like arthouse films, but the last time must have been now 15 years ago. I am looking forward to watch it again when I find the right moment, focusing more on the message the director wants to give.(less)

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I was at the verge of buying this book but I postponed... I just want to know... Is there something else in this book than shocking the reader with all human depravity possible ?

M You could argue there is a social and political statement in this (Pasolini's movie uses it as a story against fascism), but really, especially toward…moreYou could argue there is a social and political statement in this (Pasolini's movie uses it as a story against fascism), but really, especially towards the end it's literally an enumeration of depravity and more specifically torture...

Depends what you are after... It certainly isn't insightful or deep beyond -"oh, I didn't know people could be into '...' " or "could have xzy idea"(less)

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Is the movie even legal to watch?

M That certainly depends on the country.
In Germany, for instance it is. In the UK the uncut version passed in 2000. So you might need to check countries…moreThat certainly depends on the country.
In Germany, for instance it is. In the UK the uncut version passed in 2000. So you might need to check countries individually.

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is it in english?