The Big Doll House

The Big Doll House

Their bodies were caged, but not their desires. They would do anything for a man - or to him.

Directed by Jack Hill

Produced by New World Pictures, Four Associates Productions

197195 min5.6 / 10

A brutal exploitation film centered on female prisoners enduring systematic torture and abuse, driven by visceral violence and the desperation of escape.

Female prisoners in a Philippine jail are being subjected to sadistic torture. Five of the women, along with the help of two men, plot an escape.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Big Doll House violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of films.

  • Is The Big Doll House scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Big Doll House easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does The Big Doll House end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Big Doll House sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

29/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Big Doll House

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Big Doll House

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Big Doll House, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Big Doll House, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Big Doll House, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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