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SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: How Exploitation Films Work

2025/6/27
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This chapter defines exploitation films, differentiating between the broad and academic definitions. It explores how the genre exploits aspects of humanity like murder, sex, and rebellion, often presented in an exaggerated way.
  • Broad definition: over-the-top portrayal of fears, sexuality, etc.
  • Academic definition: linked to time frame (1919-1959) and grindhouse (post-1959)
  • Exploitation of human aspects like murder, sex, and teenage rebellion

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In today's SYSK Select episode, we learn about exploitation films. During the 1930s-80s, the work of directors operating in the shadows of Hollywood led to explorations in sexuality and violence that mainstream cinema wouldn't touch. Join Chuck and Josh as they explore the seedy underbelly of grindhouse flicks.

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