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John Carradine hosts a wild ride through the outrageous world of exploitation cinema.

THE BEST OF SEX AND VIOLENCE

HOLLYWOOD'S SEXIEST AND MOST VIOLENT MOVIE MOMENTS!

1982 · 1h 16m · R · Comedy / Documentary / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Hosted by John Carradine, this tape is a compilation of scenes from and previews for various exploitation films.

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What is The Best of Sex and Violence about?

The Best of Sex and Violence is a 1982 American comedy-documentary-horror film directed by Ken Dixon about John Carradine hosting a compilation of scenes from and previews for various exploitation films.

Programmer's Pick

John Carradine presides over a delirious mixtape of sleaze, cheese, and cinematic oddities. If you want a crash course in what made exploitation cinema so riotously shameless, this is a crash course with extra attitude and a wink.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

The Best of Sex and Violence serves up a tongue-in-cheek guided tour through the wilds of exploitation cinema, with legendary actor John Carradine as your host. This 1982 feature stitches together a raucous array of scenes and trailers from notorious grindhouse films, offering a no-holds-barred sampler of sex, violence, and absurdity. With cameo appearances from David and Keith Carradine and a parade of cult favorites in archive footage, the film gleefully parades its parade of macho men, femme fatales, and over-the-top set pieces. Expect a mashup of outrageous genre tropes, nods to infamous crime legends, and a mix of comic and shocking moments, all wrapped in a self-aware, irreverent package.

Details & Specs

Director
Ken Dixon
Writer
Frank Ray Perilli
Release
1982
Runtime
1h 16m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Documentary, Horror
Also Known As
Reel Exposure, A Comical Look at the Best of Sex and Violence in Hollywood, Screams of Flesh and Blood

Cast & Crew

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Director: Ken Dixon Writer: Frank Ray Perilli
John Carradine John Carradine Self - Host David Carradine David Carradine Self - Cameo Appearance Keith Carradine Keith Carradine Self - Cameo Appearance LJ Laura Jane Leary Girl Victim Angela Aames Angela Aames (archive footage) Bernie Casey Bernie Casey (archive footage) Chuck Connors Chuck Connors (archive footage) Phyllis Davis Phyllis Davis (archive footage) Kristine DeBell Kristine DeBell (archive footage) Uschi Digard Uschi Digard (archive footage) Tisa Farrow Tisa Farrow (archive footage) Claudia Jennings Claudia Jennings (archive footage) Richard Johnson Richard Johnson (archive footage) Jocelyn Jones Jocelyn Jones (archive footage) Camille Keaton Camille Keaton (archive footage) Ian McCulloch Ian McCulloch (archive footage) Rudy Ray Moore Rudy Ray Moore (archive footage) Dixie Peabody Dixie Peabody (archive footage) Cassandra Peterson Cassandra Peterson (archive footage) Joan Prather Joan Prather (archive footage) Cheryl Smith Cheryl Smith (archive footage) Vanity Vanity (archive footage) Edy Williams Edy Williams (archive footage) Laura Gemser Laura Gemser (archive footage)

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Why Cult

John Carradine Hosting

The legendary John Carradine guides viewers through the wild world of exploitation cinema as the film's host.

Exploitation Movie Mashup

A curated collection of scenes and previews from notorious grindhouse and exploitation films, all in one place.

Carradine Family Cameos

David and Keith Carradine make cameo appearances, adding a family touch to the gonzo proceedings.

Outrageous Content Variety

From blaxploitation and rape-revenge to animal attacks and nude musical numbers, the film covers a broad spectrum of cult cinema's wildest moments.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed The Best of Sex and Violence? +

The Best of Sex and Violence was directed by Ken Dixon.

How long is The Best of Sex and Violence? +

The Best of Sex and Violence has a runtime of 76 minutes.

What genre is The Best of Sex and Violence? +

The Best of Sex and Violence is a comedy, documentary, and horror film.

Where can I watch The Best of Sex and Violence? +

You can watch The Best of Sex and Violence on SassyFlix.

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