Inferno of Torture

Inferno of Torture

1969 · 95 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Horror

Japan nineteenth century. High demand for tattooed geisha generates an entire industry for their "production". Europeans pay more for tattooed beauties. Against this background, and considering the gorgeous tattooed women develop the history of confrontation between two highly skilled masters of tattoo.

Directed by Teruo Ishii · Written by Masahiro Kakefuda

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