CALIGULA'S SLAVES

1984 · 01:24:00 · NR · Drama / History / Romance / Thriller

Young, sadistic and uncharacteristically introspective Caligula falls for a black slave girl who serves as exotic dancer at his court. However, she's secretly working for his cousin who plans to overthrow him. Will love conquer all?

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What is Caligula's Slaves about?

Caligula's Slaves is a 1984 drama, history, romance, and thriller film directed by Lorenzo Onorati about the Roman emperor Caligula, who becomes infatuated with a slave girl unaware that she has been sent to assassinate him.

The SassyFlix Take

If you thought ancient Rome was all togas and politics, Caligula’s Slaves says: think again. Between orgiastic feasts, gladiatorial catfights, and a plot that makes the emperor fall for an assassin, Lorenzo Onorati’s sleazy drama piles on the decadence and betrayal with a distinctly Euro-exploitation flavor.

From the Vault

Just when you thought Caligula couldn’t get any wilder, someone handed him a slave girl with a secret agenda.

Why Cult

Roman Decadence

From orgies to poison, the film leans hard into the excess and perversity of Caligula’s court.

Villain Protagonist

The story centers on an unhinged and sadistic Caligula, making the emperor both the antihero and the target.

Sensual Assassin

Lysia, the exotic dancer-slave, is sent to murder Caligula but her loyalties shift when passion complicates her mission.

Euro Sleaze Flavor

With sexploitation and erotic tags, expect boundary-pushing scenes and a palette of surreal, risqué Roman spectacle.

Synopsis

Roman emperor Caligula leaves the last days of glory amidst orgies of food and sex. During a show by two nude slaves, the emperor is particularly attracted to one of them, Lysia, ignoring that she had been planted close to him with orders to murder him. Only, the young man makes her feel for him, passion and motherly love, and she'll protect him rather then fulfill her mission. Drama ensues.

Details & Specs

Director: Lorenzo Onorati
Writers: Gianfranco Parolini, Dan Kelly
Release: 1984
Runtime: 1h 24m
Genres: Drama, History, Romance, Thriller
Also Known As: Orgies of Caligula, Caligula III, Les orgies de Caligula, Caligula - Imperator des Schreckens, Caligula 3 - Imperator des Schreckens, Original title: Roma. L'antica chiave dei sensi

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Violence Stabbed To Death Sadist Massacre Catfight Surrealism Cunnilingus Animal Attack Conspiracy Sword Fight Rebellion Interracial Relationship Exotic Dancer Decadence Gladiator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caligula's Slaves about? +

Caligula's Slaves follows the infamous Roman emperor as he becomes obsessed with a slave girl who has secretly been ordered to assassinate him, only for her feelings to complicate the deadly plan.

When was Caligula's Slaves released? +

Caligula's Slaves was released in 1984.

Who directed Caligula's Slaves? +

Caligula's Slaves was directed by Lorenzo Onorati.

How long is Caligula's Slaves? +

Caligula's Slaves has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is Caligula's Slaves? +

Caligula's Slaves is classified as a drama, history, romance, and thriller.

Where can I watch Caligula's Slaves? +

Caligula's Slaves is available to stream on SassyFlix.