Beneath the luxury of a Spanish hotel, a hidden world of exploitation awaits.
THE STORY OF LINDA
Betsy Norman is a happy assistant at a luxurious Spanish hotel. Shiela, the hotel owner, caters for all wishes of her clientele with another lucrative business, the brothel "Rio Amore" where clients from all over the world come to relax with the girls and watch the sado-masochistic shows. Linda, Betsy's sister, is drugged and forced to work as a prostitute there.
Quick Answer
The Story of Linda is a 1981 German-Spanish adventure, crime, and drama film directed by Jesús Franco about a woman whose sister is drugged and forced into prostitution at a brothel run by a hotel owner.
Programmer's Pick
When Jesús Franco is at the helm, you can expect sun-drenched sleaze with a European gloss. The Story of Linda peels back the velvet curtain of a luxury hotel to reveal a seedy underworld, all while trafficking in the director’s trademark taste for taboo and transgression.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Explore the hidden world of 'Rio Amore,' a brothel tucked beneath the façade of a high-class hotel, catering to an international clientele.
The film features sado-masochistic stage performances as part of its depiction of the brothel’s entertainment for global guests.
Cult auteur Jesús Franco brings his signature blend of eroticism and moral ambiguity to this cross-European tale.
At the film's heart is the harrowing plight of Linda, drugged and forced into prostitution, amplifying its emotional stakes.
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Linda is drugged and forced into prostitution
Coercive brothel operation
Victims exploited and controlled within the brothel
Luxury Spanish hotel and Rio Amore brothel
Questions from the Vault
When was The Story of Linda released? +
The Story of Linda was released in 1981.
Who directed The Story of Linda? +
The Story of Linda was directed by Jesús Franco.
How long is The Story of Linda? +
The Story of Linda has a runtime of 81 minutes.
What genre is The Story of Linda? +
The Story of Linda is an adventure, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch The Story of Linda? +
You can watch The Story of Linda on SassyFlix.
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