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Voodoo ceremonies, erotic obsessions, and murder haunt a newcomer’s nights in Haiti.

VOODOO PASSION

1977 · 1h 22m · NR · Adventure / Crime / Drama / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Susan comes to Haiti to be with her husband. His naked sister asks her, if she's ever made love to a woman. Susan dreams vividly of nudity, Voodoo rituals and killing.

Quick Answer

What is Voodoo Passion about?

Voodoo Passion is a 1977 Swiss adventure, crime, drama, horror, and thriller film directed by Jesús Franco about a woman named Susan who, after arriving in Haiti to join her husband, is plagued by nightmares involving voodoo rituals and murder.

Programmer's Pick

Voodoo Passion doesn’t so much dip its toes as cannonball into the fever-dream pool of sex, nightmares, and ritual. If you’re looking for a film that mixes Euro-erotica with giallo-inspired voodoo in the tropics, Jesús Franco delivers exactly what you’d expect from this wild, taboo-stretching ride.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When Susan arrives in Haiti to join her husband Jack, she steps into a household already simmering with tension and desire. Jack’s live-in lesbian housekeeper and his uninhibited platinum blonde sister, Olga, immediately set a provocative tone, introducing Susan to a world where boundaries blur. As Susan tries to settle in, she becomes increasingly disturbed by vivid, erotic nightmares featuring voodoo ceremonies, blood, and murder. The line between waking and sleeping begins to dissolve, leaving Susan unsettled in every sense. This feverish blend of erotic thriller and mysterious horror uses its Caribbean setting and its cast of troubled characters to build a sense of otherworldly menace and sensual unease.

Details & Specs

Director
Jesús Franco
Writers
Erwin C. Dietrich, Jesús Franco
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
Switzerland
Language
German, French, English
Also Known As
Call of the Blonde Goddess, Voodoo Passion, Der Ruf der blonden Goettin, Blonde Goddess, Las diosas del porno (Voodoo Passion), Las diosas del porno, Porno Shock, Porno shock, Original title: Der Ruf der blonden Göttin

Why Cult

Erotic Voodoo Nightmares

Susan’s nights are filled with explicit, surreal visions of voodoo rituals, sensual encounters, and violence.

Giallo in the Jungle

This film injects classic giallo thriller tropes into a Haitian jungle setting, complete with murder and psychedelic tension.

Taboo Household Dynamics

Jack’s home features a bisexual sister and a lesbian housekeeper, setting the table for transgressive relationships and explosive drama.

Sexploitation Cocktails

Packed with softcore sex, nudity, and provocative scenarios—this is a cocktail of Eurotica and sleaze only Jesús Franco could shake up.

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Threat File

Trigger

Susan’s arrival and Olga’s provocations

Threat

Voodoo ceremonies and nightmares of murder

Effect

Psychological torment and blurred boundaries between dream and reality

Setting

Haitian household and dreamscapes

Questions from the Vault

When was Voodoo Passion released? +

Voodoo Passion was released in 1977.

Who directed Voodoo Passion? +

Voodoo Passion was directed by Jesús Franco.

How long is Voodoo Passion? +

Voodoo Passion has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is Voodoo Passion? +

Voodoo Passion is an adventure, crime, drama, horror, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Voodoo Passion? +

You can watch Voodoo Passion on SassyFlix.

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