Movie

Caligula's Slaves

1984 · 84 min

A lurid, slow-moving historical melodrama of decadent power and forbidden tenderness, more tawdry than tragic.

Overview: Roman emperor Caligula leaves the last days of glory amidst orgies of food and sex. During a show by two nude slaves, the emperor is particularly attracted to one of them, Lysia, ignoring that she had been planted close to him with orders to murder him. Only, the young man makes her feel for him, passion and motherly love, and she'll protect him rather then fulfill her mission. Drama ensues.
How it feels: Dark, campy, romantic and tense. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Power, betrayal, love, obsession
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
love
obsession
politics
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong