Plot: What’s it about?
Angela Duvall (Suzane Carvalho) is young, beautiful, and talented, but now she finds herself in a brutal prison in Brazil, not exactly the ideal location. She has been jailed for the murder of a powerful drug dealer, but she hardly seems like a killer, if you go by the typical signs. And truth be known, she is not really responsible for the murder, she is simply covering for her brother and soon enough, his confession is supposed to arrive. But time is not a luxury Angela has, as some of the inmates worked for the man her brother killed and want some revenge, one way or another. Soon after she enters the system, she is put through some vicious initiation rituals, but she remains strong and looks to the future, when she can regain her freedom. The threats on her life become more and more real however, so she has to find ways to stay out of the inmates’ paths, including frequent visits to the handsome prison’s doctor’s office. He seems to believe in her innocence and wants to help her stay alive, but that could mean trouble for him, should anyone learn of his involvement with her. Her sole option for survival is to band together with some other inmates and stage an escape, which might give her the time she needs…
If you ask me, the “women in prison” genre has been overlooked in the realm of DVD, which just plain sucks. The films have been popular for decades, whether on late night cable or rental markets, so it would make sense to see more of them on DVD, right? But we don’t have a lot of them at this point, though Shriek Show has released Women in Fury, so we can add one to the tabulations and that’s always good news. This might not be one of the better known genre entries, but it is a good one and has the needed elements, violence, hot chicks, inmate rumbles, and of course, guards with wandering eyes. Women in Fury focuses more on the violence side of the coin, which means more gore and such, but less naked time. But while the breast count is low, the movie makes up for it in other avenues and rest assured, this is real exploitation, not some half assed attempt to hoodwink potential viewers. I know fans of women in prison cinema have to put up with a lot of bad movies, but Women in Fury is not one of the misses, not even close. So if you’re interested, make sure to snatch up this disc, as it deserves a spot in any collector’s showcase.
Video: How does it look?
Women in Fury is presented in a full frame transfer. The image here looks much better than expected and while I am unsure of the intended aspect ratio, this full frame version looks good and no cropping is evident. The print is in terrific condition, with minimal wear signs and even grain is never an issue, impressive work all around. The colors look in order, while contrast is always solid also, even in the darkest of scenes. You won’t mistake this for a brand new movie, but given the material involved, this is one very good visual presentation.
Audio: How does it sound?
A basic, but more than acceptable audio track is used, but no alternate language or subtitle options are to be found. So we’re stuck with an English dubbed track, which is not a massive issue, but it would have been nice to have a choice, of course. The synch is off, but the dialogue is clean and well presented, so no real problems there. The music and sound effects are solid too, but keep in mind the nature of the film, which is not geared toward audio presence. So no, this won’t push your new speakers much, but it sounds good enough.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc contains no bonus materials.
