Name: Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Director: Mark Hartley
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Roger Corman, Colleen Camp, John Landis, Sid Haig, R. Lee Ermey

What Machete Maidens Unleashed! Is About

In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to make nearly any kind of movie they wanted, any way they pleased. It was a country with extremely lax labor regulations and a very permissive attitude towards cultural expression. As a result, it became a hotbed for the production of cheapie movies. Their history and the genre itself are detailed in this breezy, nostalgic documentary.

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What is Machete Maidens Unleashed! about?

In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to make nearly any kind of movie they wanted, any way they pleased. It was a country with extremely lax labor regulations and a very permissive attitude towards cultural expression.

Where can I watch Machete Maidens Unleashed!?

Machete Maidens Unleashed! is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Machete Maidens Unleashed!?

Machete Maidens Unleashed! runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).

When did Machete Maidens Unleashed! come out?

Machete Maidens Unleashed! was released in 2010.

Who directed Machete Maidens Unleashed!?

Machete Maidens Unleashed! was directed by Mark Hartley.

Who stars in Machete Maidens Unleashed!?

Machete Maidens Unleashed! stars Roger Corman, Colleen Camp, John Landis, Sid Haig.

What is Machete Maidens Unleashed!'s rating?

Machete Maidens Unleashed! holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.