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In this mind-bending Brazilian horror, a psychiatrist uses LSD on four volunteers to explore the dark influence of the infamous Coffin Joe. Each subject unravels into a different nightmare of sex, perversion, and sadism, blurring the line between reality and hallucination. As the experiments spiral out of control, viewer is dragged into a disturbing exploration of the human psyche, where the most terrifying monsters are the ones we carry within. A cult classic that challenges the boundaries of sanity and cinematic taboo.
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What is Awakening of the Beast about?
In this mind-bending Brazilian horror, a psychiatrist uses LSD on four volunteers to explore the dark influence of the infamous Coffin Joe. Each subject unravels into a different nightmare of sex, perversion, and sadism, blurring the line between reality and hallucination. As the experiments spiral...
When was Awakening of the Beast released?
Awakening of the Beast was released in 1970.
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User Reviews
ScaryFan88 – 7/10
“Not for the faint-hearted, but if you like psychedelic horror, this is a trip. The atmosphere is thick with dread, and Coffin Joe's presence is chilling even if the plot gets messy.”
GoreHound – 5/10
“It had some really disturbing scenes, but the story felt too disjointed for me. The acting is over-the-top, which can be fun, but it didn't scare me as much as I hoped.”
NightTerrorVera – 6/10
“I appreciated the experimental vibe and the social commentary, but the pacing was slow in parts. The LSD sequences are wild, though. It's a must for completionists of weird cinema.”
cryptkeeper666 – 4/10
“Honestly, I didn't get the hype. It felt dated and pretentious. Coffin Joe is creepy, but the random sex and gore scenes seemed gratuitous rather than scary. Not my cup of tea.”
