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March 23, 2014
Wakamatsu working up to a crescendo. If you're familiar with his late 60s work you'll know what to expect. All his familiar elements are present, it's just not quite as polished compared to his more illustrious work. Don't let that stop you from watching Violated Angels, as this is yet another short and punchy little treat from one of Japan's crudest 60s talents.
A young and frustrated man has lost his will to conform to society's norms. Nobody cares to listen to him, so he plans an act of rebellion, hoping that will draw people's attention. He breaks into a nurses' dorm and plans to wreak havoc on every one that is present. The nurses try to escape, but the man is hellbent on making his statement.
As you probably understand, this is not a very pleasant watch. Then again, that's not what you sit down for when you put on a Wakamatsu film. Though quite shocking and short, some scenes do take up a bit too much time. The premise is very thin and Wakamatsu fails to keep it interesting for the full runtime, but there's enough here to give the film a fair shot.