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5/10
Naomi Tani is amazing, the film is sick
jameselliot-115 November 2019
It never ceases to amaze me how many gorgeous Japanese actresses will star in the sickest pink rape films yet the showing of the genitals and normal sex is forbidden in Japan. This one is as vile and degrading as any pinku. Kidnapped by her psycho ex-husband, she is forced into sadistic, horrific, extreme acts. There's a rare Asian Cult Cinema interview with Naomi that's difficult to find. I don't know if she explains why she was so personally immersed in this bizarre lifestyle and level of film making.
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Sumptuously photographed S & M
fertilecelluloid3 January 2004
Another Nikkatsu winner along the same plotlines as CAPTURED FOR SEX 2, though not quite as extreme, but more "arty".

A man kidnaps his ex-wife (the gorgeous Naomi Tani) and subjects her to various forms of humiliation and abuse. She finally stops resisting and embraces her submission.

A couple whose attempt at suicide fails are also thrown into the mix.

Films like this create a vision of hell for some, a vision of heaven for others. This is highly erotic and simple in its execution, but complex for its sexual politics.

Not great drama, but the sexual anarchy on screen is strangely beautiful and the film's general tone is deliciously subversive.
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2/10
Repugnant film with amazing cinematography, serene locations n stunning babe..
Fella_shibby19 December 2020
This is my first from the so called Jap pink genre.

Jap exploitation movies are truly depraved n not for me.

The movie is filled with sick stuff.

Generous with a 2 for the settings, the babe n her last dialogue, "It's funny, but I think he's afraid of me."

Wtf were the makers thinking when they shot the outhouse scene. Shock value?

The makers n the cast sure needed some mental treatment.
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2/10
Avoid
JohnSeal10 December 2023
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I'm not easily offended, but this is a genuinely repulsive film - even by the standards of Nikkatsu's pinku eiga output throughout the 1970s. Most of those films (or at least, the ones I've seen) may be exploitative, but they generally wink at themselves, cannot be taken seriously, and are clearly designed as entertainment. A Wife to Be Sacrificed is decidedly un-entertaining, cannot pass itself off as an art film (Nagisa Oshima this is not) or personal statement, and doesn't provide the satisfaction of rape-revenge films such as I Spit On Your Grave. In short, it seems to be an excuse to depict the torture and sexual abuse of a woman who ends up apparently grateful for her mistreatment. Other reviews mention how well made and beautiful this film is, but the print utilized on Kimstim's DVD presentation is dark, smeary, and displays frequent speckling and reel change markers. This is a grindhouse film of the worst kind.
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8/10
Beautiful and sadistic little flick
The_Void13 December 2006
This was my first Japanese 'pinky' film, and I have to say that I enjoyed it immensely. The film is very short, but it's certainly not sweet as Masaru Konuma's Wife to be Sacrificed features a torrent of sleaze as well as many unpleasant scenes that feature everything from torture to humiliation. The dark and unpleasant atmosphere is matched brilliantly by the isolated location in which most of the film takes place, and this if offset by the stunningly beautiful cinematography used to capture all the nastiness and brutality featured throughout the film. The plot is deliciously simple and focuses on an estranged husband and wife. They split up because he couldn't control his temper, but one day he decides to come back; kidnap his former wife, take her to a remote cabin in the woods and proceed to subject her to a range of tortures and humiliations. At first she resists and attempts to escape, but soon she gets used to her submission and the two manage to build up a new relationship through their sadomasochistic exploits.

The short running time is a plus for the film, as there isn't a great deal of depth to the story - so by keeping it short, director Masaru Konuma is able to adequately focus on just the important elements of the story without bogging it down with lots of needless filler. The film does become quite shocking at times, and the scenes of humiliation in particular are likely to have some of the less well versed viewers squirming. The acting is very realistic, and while the film doesn't require it's actors to delve too far into their characters, it doesn't matter because the fact that you can believe these people is all the film needs. The sex is erotic enough, and the strong focus on sadomasochism gives the film something in the way of originality in comparison to a lot of other porn flicks. The plot does feel a little bit pretentious by the end, but the way it finishes isn't necessarily bad. Overall, I'm sure that this film won't appeal to everyone, but if you're into porn (or 'pinky') films, then I'm sure that you'll find lots to enjoy here!
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9/10
Classic of pinku eiga genre.
HumanoidOfFlesh6 October 2006
Kunisada's wife,Akiko(Naomi Tani),left him three years ago due to his violent temper.Unfortunately for her Kunisada suddenly returns and kidnaps her.She is brought to a hidden cabin in a remote wooded area.The husband subjects her to a variety of sexual humiliations, slowly breaking her will until Akiko becomes totally submissive."Wife to Be Sacrificed" is perhaps one of the most famous Japanese S&M pink films.The cinematography is lovely and the acting is stunning.There is plenty of sleaze and sexual degradation on display,but later Masaru Konuma's pinku films like "Woman in a Box" series are even more extreme in their depiction of sexual violence.Overall,I enjoyed this stylish and harrowing film and you should too,if you are into Japanese erotic cinema.9 out of 10.
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9/10
Sleazy (And Good) Nikkatsu Roman-Porn...
EVOL6667 August 2006
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WIFE TO BE SACRIFICED is another in a long line of sleazy Nikkatsu roman-porn features - and this is another of the better ones. Somewhat reminiscent of the (also excellent) 1969 film BLIND BEAST - WIFE TO BE SACRIFICED explores subjects such as sexual obsession and domination in much the same, albeit much sleazier fashion...

The story revolves around a woman whose husband had disappeared after being arrested for molesting a child. The husband comes back after three years and decides he's not through with his wife yet. He kidnaps her and puts her through the requisite humiliation and S&M games, including some inventive rope torture, forced pube-shaving, candlestick rape, whipping, toilet humiliation, etc...The wife tries to escape several times but is never successful, and is even raped by two passers-by during one failed escape attempt. Out on an excursion around his property, the husband finds a couple who have attempted suicide, and after raping the female, kidnaps them as well and puts them through some strong "paces" as well - including a forced enema for the young lady. Eventually the psycho's wife finds that she's begun to enjoy the twisted "games" as her will has now been broken and re-molded by her whackadoo husband...

There's plenty to like about WIFE TO BE SACRIFICED - the sleaze is pretty fast and furious, and is about as rough and "explicit" as a pinky-film of the time could get away with. The performances are all believable - especially the weirdo husband and the production values are decent as well. There's a decent plot mixed in amongst the filth - and this works too. Overall - this is amongst the best Nikkatsu films that I've seen, and would rank it a must-see for pinky/roman-porn fans...9/10
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