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The SS turns a brothel into a den of espionage, torture, and sexual depravity in war-torn Europe.

PRIVATE HOUSE OF THE SS

1977 · 1h 35m · NR · Drama / History / Horror / Thriller / War · IMDB TMDB

Near the end of World War II a German officer selects ten prostitutes to root out the traitors in Hitler's Third Reich. After many orgies and the execution of disloyal officers, the entire company kill themselves upon hearing of Hitler's death.

Quick Answer

What is Private House of the SS about?

Private House of the SS is a 1977 Italian nazisploitation drama directed by Bruno Mattei about SS officers who create a brothel to unmask traitors and root out secrets within the Third Reich.

Programmer's Pick

Nazisploitation doesn’t get much more unvarnished than this: Bruno Mattei pulls no punches in turning a brothel into a nightmarish web of sex, betrayal, and violence. If your cinematic tastes run to the transgressive or the taboo, this house is open for business—just don’t expect a happy ending.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in the final days of World War II, Private House of the SS follows a chilling and exploitative operation led by German SS officers. They assemble a group of women in a private brothel, tasking them with seducing high-ranking officials to extract top secrets and expose traitors within Hitler’s collapsing Reich. The women are forced into a world of sexual manipulation, violence, and psychological torment, with brutal consequences for those who resist their new roles. This is a stark, unflinching entry into the nazisploitation subgenre, blending elements of war drama, horror, and erotic thriller while exposing the perverse power dynamics and cruelty of its historical setting.

Details & Specs

Director
Bruno Mattei
Writers
Giacinto Bonacquisti, Bruno Mattei
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Italy
Language
German, Russian, Italian
Also Known As
Private House of the SS, SS Girls, Private House of the SS Girls, Casa privata per le SS (original title)

Why This Matters

Directed by Bruno Mattei, this 1977 film exemplifies the Italian Nazisploitation subgenre, centering on a brothel used as a tool for rooting out traitors within the Nazi high command.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Bruno Mattei Writers: Giacinto Bonacquisti +1 more

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Why Cult

Nazisploitation Subgenre

Dive headlong into one of the most notorious exploitation subgenres with this Italian take on SS depravity and brothel intrigue.

Sex and Espionage

The film’s brothel isn’t just for pleasure—spies, secrets, and seduction are all part of the job description for these conscripted women.

Erotic 70s Excess

From relentless orgies to explicit sexual violence, this is a showcase of the era’s most infamous sexploitation tropes.

Mattei’s Direction

Director Bruno Mattei’s signature blend of shock, sleaze, and melodrama is on full display, cementing his cult reputation.

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Threat File

Trigger

Establishment of a brothel for espionage

Threat

SS officers exploiting women to expose traitors

Effect

Torture, sexual violence, and execution for dissenters

Setting

Nazi-controlled brothel during WWII

Questions from the Vault

When was Private House of the SS released? +

Private House of the SS was released in 1977.

Who directed Private House of the SS? +

Private House of the SS was directed by Bruno Mattei.

How long is Private House of the SS? +

The film runs for 95 minutes.

What genre is Private House of the SS? +

Private House of the SS is a drama, history, horror, thriller, and war film.

Where can I watch Private House of the SS? +

You can watch Private House of the SS on SassyFlix.

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