Starring: Shirley Eaton, Richard Wyler, George Sanders, Maria Rohm
Runtime: 1hr 34 min
Country: Spain
Jess Franco...a name that is associated (if not synonymous) with cult and exploitative film-making. Thus, the fact that this film is hailed as his "most erotic", despite depicting a race of seductive females, is hard to believe. Franco made so many films that it will perhaps never be known the exact count or names of all his works. However, his most well-executed era had to be during his time with British producer Harry Allan Towers (and no, that's not because Franco's works during this time starred Towers' Austrian wife, Maria Rohm!). Despite noting that Towers had a "limited budget", "Rio" had to be one of Franco's most well spent films. Like many of his films, "Rio" is rather hard to explain...and one may be so baffled as to walk away from it after reading the plot summary. However, the combination of futuristic women and old culture was done quite well, and the acting and even execution of events made for an awesome cult watch!
Sleazy: 4/5
Culty: 3.5/5
Overall: 2.5/5
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