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A provocative journey through Stockholm's underbelly, where lust and danger collide.

THE DEPRAVED

The dreams of a young virgin...

1971 · 01:29:00 · R · Drama / Romance / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Lena is a young woman in need of excitement and sexual satisfaction. Torn between her meek and innocent boyfriend Jan and the sadistic partygoer Helge, Lena‘s life is turned upside down when Helge take some nude photographs of her. These photos could destroy her life.

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Swedish sexploitation gets a psychological twist as Lena navigates Stockholm’s swinging set, caught between a bland boyfriend and a predator with a camera. Christina Lindberg's performance anchors a feverish blend of eroticism, voyeurism, and mind games. For those who like their Euro-thrillers with equal parts nudity and neurosis.

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Quick Answer

What is The Depraved about?

The Depraved is a 1971 Swedish drama, romance, and thriller film directed by Gustav Wiklund about Lena, a young woman torn between her innocent boyfriend and a sadistic sociopath, whose manipulations threaten to unravel her life.

Synopsis

Lena is alone in the city when her parents are on vacation. She’s torn between her innocent boyfriend and the older, more experienced, and sadistic sociopath Helge. She tells Jan about Helge, who gets angry and slaps her, she thereafter runs away and hitchhikes with the promiscuous and friendly couple Lars and Ulla, with whom she goes to Jan’s mother’s summer cabin. The day after, her boyfriend finds her there and takes her back to the city. Where she yet again is drawn to Helge. Lena’s memories, the present and fantasies are frequently mixed.

Details & Specs

Director: Gustav Wiklund
Writer: Tony Forsberg
Release: 1971
Runtime: 1h 29m
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Also Known As: Diary of a Rape, La Possédée, Verbotene Früchte der Erotik, Alasti, Exposed, Sommeren med Lena

Why Cult

Christina Lindberg Showcase

See cult icon Christina Lindberg as Lena, whose vulnerability and boldness define this 1970s erotic thriller.

Psycho-Sexual Mind Games

The film entwines fantasy, memory, and reality as Lena is manipulated by a sadistic sociopath wielding nude photographs.

Swedish Sexploitation

An R-rated plunge into Stockholm's liberated 1970s scene, featuring swinger parties, bondage, and sexual blackmail.

Voyeuristic Grindhouse

Mixing softcore sensuality with thriller suspense, the film revels in voyeurism, exploitation, and the seedy side of urban life.

Themes & Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Depraved about? +

The Depraved follows Lena, a young woman torn between her innocent boyfriend and a sadistic sociopath, whose manipulations and nude photographs threaten to ruin her life.

Who directed The Depraved? +

The Depraved was directed by Gustav Wiklund.

How long is The Depraved? +

The Depraved has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is The Depraved? +

The Depraved is a drama, romance, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Depraved? +

You can watch The Depraved on SassyFlix.