Review of The Big Doll House (1971) by Lee M — 24 Apr 2012

Yet another trashy fun 70s entertainment from master director Jack Hill.

This review of The Big Doll House (1971) was written by Lee M on 24 Apr 2012.

The Big Doll House has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ok, crap title, ropey acting, dodgy script... but that's not the point... 70's exploitation films don't come any better than this…

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Lets see: Its the 70s. Get Pam Grier. Throw her in a cel. Add heaps of lesbianism and violence. And what have you gotten…

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By Gabriel P (117) on 19 Jul 2008

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I own the collection of theses movies and I love it its funny its like its funny when pam grier gets stab and the blood comes out its looks…

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THEY CAGED THEIR BODIES...BUT NOT THEIR DESIRES…

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By Scott G (1,078) on 21 Jan 2009

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