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A brutal tale of vengeance as a woman turns the tables on her small-town tormentors.

NAKED VENGEANCE

They shattered her world...now she's out for justice...and vengeance.

1985 · 1h 37m · R · Action / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Carla Harris, a beautiful but not so successful actress from L.A., witnesses how her husband is tragically killed in an attempt to save a woman from her male attacker. She travels to her parents' home in a small town in the mountains to get some rest only to be repeatedly harassed by redneck locals and a teenager. The local sheriff refuses to help and so it all ends up in a gang rape and with Carla's parents shot dead. Carla survives and escapes from the mental hospital to seek bloody revenge.

Quick Answer

What is Naked Vengeance about?

Naked Vengeance is a 1985 action, crime, and drama film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about an actress whose life is shattered by violence in a small town, pushing her to seek revenge.

Programmer's Pick

Naked Vengeance doesn’t flinch from its grindhouse roots—expect sweaty small-town menace and a protagonist who refuses to stay a victim. Cirio H. Santiago turns the revenge formula up to 11, with Deborah Tranelli’s Carla offering a performance that’s both vulnerable and ferocious. This one’s strictly for those who like their justice served cold and unapologetic.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Carla Harris, a Los Angeles actress, has her world upended after witnessing her husband’s murder when he tries to intervene during a violent attack. Seeking solace, she returns to her parents’ mountain town, but instead of peace, she encounters persistent harassment from local men and a lack of help from the authorities. With a small-town sheriff unwilling or unable to intervene, Carla finds herself increasingly isolated and threatened. As the pressure mounts, the film sets the stage for a tense confrontation, exploring themes of justice, vengeance, and survival in a hostile environment. Naked Vengeance unfolds as a hard-edged blend of action and drama rooted in exploitation cinema.

Details & Specs

Director
Cirio H. Santiago
Writers
Reilly Askew, Anthony Maharaj
Release
1985
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
Philippines, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Also Known As
Vingança Nua, Nuda vendetta

Why This Matters

Directed by Cirio Santiago and featuring Deborah Tranelli, this 1985 exploitation film is frequently cited in discussions of the rape and revenge genre and has developed a cult following.
— SassyFlix Curator

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Director: Cirio H. Santiago Writers: Reilly Askew +1 more

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Why Cult

Female-Driven Revenge

Carla Harris transforms from traumatized victim to avenger, delivering her own brand of justice in a hostile town.

Grindhouse Exploitation

The film leans into its exploitation roots with intense violence, nudity, and a raw, unfiltered approach to its subject matter.

Small-Town Menace

The isolated mountain setting amplifies the tension, with local law enforcement proving useless against escalating threats.

Cirio Santiago Direction

Directed by Filipino genre veteran Cirio H. Santiago, whose knack for gritty action keeps the pace relentless.

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Threat File

Trigger

Carla's husband's murder and subsequent harassment

Threat

Violent local men and complicit authorities

Effect

Harassment, assault, and escalating violence against Carla and her family

Setting

Small mountain town

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Naked Vengeance? +

Naked Vengeance was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.

When was Naked Vengeance released? +

Naked Vengeance was released in 1985.

How long is Naked Vengeance? +

Naked Vengeance has a runtime of 97 minutes.

What genre is Naked Vengeance? +

Naked Vengeance is an action, crime, and drama film.

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