Two young men cross the line from rebellion to depravity in this infamous 1965 sexploitation roughie.
THE DEFILERS
Everything they touch is stained!
Two young thugs kidnap a young girl and keep her in the basement of an old warehouse where they forcibly make her their sex slave.
Quick Answer
The Defilers is a 1965 American drama-thriller directed by Lee Frost and David F. Friedman about two young men who kidnap a girl and keep her as their sex slave in a basement.
Programmer's Pick
If you thought the 'bad boys' of cinema were just misunderstood, The Defilers is here to correct you—brutally. This is sexploitation with its gloves off, wallowing in basement shadows and ugly appetites. Not for the faint of heart—or anyone expecting redemption.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
A prime example of the 1960s 'roughie'—where sex and violence merge in a raw, confrontational style.
Much of the film unfolds in a claustrophobic basement, heightening the sense of captivity and tension.
The film explores the dark dynamic of two sociopathic men whose twisted friendship fuels their crimes.
A staple for fans of grindhouse and psychotronic cinema, infamous for pushing boundaries in its era.
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Threat File
Kidnapping of a young woman
Captivity and sexual exploitation by two sociopathic men
Psychological and physical abuse of the captive
Basement of an old warehouse
Questions from the Vault
When was The Defilers released? +
The Defilers was released in 1965.
Who directed The Defilers? +
The Defilers was directed by Lee Frost and David F. Friedman.
How long is The Defilers? +
The Defilers has a runtime of 69 minutes.
What genre is The Defilers? +
The Defilers is a drama and thriller.
Where can I watch The Defilers? +
You can watch The Defilers on SassyFlix.
