Witchhammer (1970)

Witchhammer (1970) is a Czechoslovakian horror film directed by Otakar Vávra. It is based on the novel of the same name by Václav Kaplický. The film follows a group of witch hunters as they search for witches in a small village.

The film is known for its explicit sexual content, which was quite controversial for its time. The film features several scenes of nudity and sexual activity, including a scene of a woman being stripped and tortured. The film also contains a scene of a woman being forced to have sex with a man in order to save her life.

The sexual content of the film is used to illustrate the power of the witch hunters and their ability to manipulate and control the villagers. The film also explores the themes of sexual repression and the dangers of religious fanaticism.

The sexual content of Witchhammer (1970) has been the subject of much debate. Some critics have argued that the film is exploitative and misogynistic, while others have argued that the sexual content is necessary to illustrate the power of the witch hunters.

Regardless of one's opinion of the film, it is clear that Witchhammer (1970) is an important work of horror cinema. The film's explicit sexual content is a reflection of the time in which it was made, and it serves as a reminder of the dangers of religious fanaticism and sexual repression.