Direction: Joe D'Amato
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Joe D'Amato. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 51
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Kieran Canter · Cinzia Monreale · Franca Stoppi · Sam Modesto
Synopsis Beyond the Darkness (1979) follows the chilling tale of a wealthy young man who, after losing his beloved fiancée to a sinister voodoo doll plot orchestrated by his envious housekeeper, resorts to extreme measures. Driven by grief and obsession, he...
5.4
306 votes
5.4
306 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast George Eastman · Annie Belle · Charles Borromel · Katya Berger
Synopsis Monster Hunter (1981) follows the story of a priest who arrives in a quiet town to assist in eliminating a formidable creature. The monster's unique ability to rapidly coagulate its blood makes it exceptionally difficult to defeat, leading to a...
5.2
169 votes
5.2
169 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast George Eastman · Rosemarie Lindt · Annie Carol Edel · Patrizia Gori
Synopsis Blood Vengeance (1975) presents a peculiar addition to the Emanuelle series, blending elements of eroticism and giallo. The narrative revolves around Emanuelle (Lindt), who seeks retribution for her sister (Gori), who took her own life after fleeing from her cruel...
5.0
22 votes
5.0
22 votes
The Arena (Naked Warriors)
1974 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction Steve Carver · Joe D'Amato
Cast Pam Grier · Margaret Markov · Lucretia Love · Paul Muller
Synopsis The Arena (Naked Warriors) (1974) transports viewers to ancient Rome, where the populace has become desensitized to violence, making it a challenge to keep them entertained. After witnessing a chaotic brawl between a Nubian and a Viking slave in a...
5.0
41 votes
5.0
41 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Paola Senatore · Marina Hedman · Paola Maiolini · Marina Ambrosini
Synopsis Images in a Convent (1979) follows a group of devout women who are unexpectedly drawn into a web of carnal desires in this provocative drama directed by cult filmmaker Joe D'Amato. The tranquility of an Italian convent is shattered when...
4.7
49 votes
4.7
49 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Ewa Aulin · Klaus Kinski · Angela Bo · Sergio Doria
Synopsis La morte ha sorriso all'assassino (1973) follows the chilling journey of a man who stumbles upon an ancient Incan secret for resurrecting the deceased. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, he exploits this dark knowledge to carry out a string...
4.6
59 votes
4.6
59 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Laura Gemser · Ivan Rassimov · Karin Schubert · Don Powell
Synopsis Emanuelle Around the World (1977) follows the adventures of a renowned undercover reporter, Emanuelle, who joins forces with her companion, Cora Norman, to expose an illicit human trafficking network that ensnares women from diverse corners of the globe. Throughout her...
4.6
41 votes
4.6
41 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Laura Gemser · Gabriele Tinti · Roger Browne · Riccardo Salvino
Synopsis Emanuelle in America (1977) follows the adventures of Emanuelle, a daring American journalist and fashion photographer portrayed by Laura Gemser. Her journey takes her across the globe as she seeks compelling stories, leading her to join a contemporary harem and...
4.6
82 votes
4.6
82 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Tisa Farrow · Saverio Vallone · Serena Grandi · Margaret Mazzantini
Synopsis The Zombie's Rage (Anthropophagus: The Grim Reaper) (1980) follows a group of vacationers who find themselves marooned on a deserted island. As they struggle to survive, they are relentlessly pursued by a deranged, brutal, and hideous murderer who had previously...
4.5
464 votes
4.5
464 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Al Cliver · Laura Gemser · George Eastman · Hal Yamanouchi
Synopsis Endgame (1983) follows the tale of a telepathic mutant who enlists the help of a formidable warrior from a post-apocalyptic TV game show. This warrior is tasked with guiding a group of mutants to a secure haven amidst the ruins...
4.1
108 votes
4.1
108 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Laura Gemser · George Eastman · Dirce Funari · Mark Shannon
Synopsis Sexy Nights of the Living Dead (1980) follows a sailor who guides an American businessman and his companion to a secluded island, where the businessman plans to establish a luxurious resort. Their arrival is soon accompanied by an eerie voodoo...
4.1
50 votes
4.1
50 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Laura Gemser · Gabriele Tinti · Nieves Navarro · Donald O'Brien
Synopsis Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals (1977) follows the daring Emanuelle as she uncovers a mysterious girl in a New York City mental institution who appears to have been nurtured by a tribe of Amazonian cannibals. Driven by curiosity, Emanuelle and...
4.0
116 votes
4.0
116 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Laura Gemser · Justine Gall · Gabriele Tinti · Venantino Venantini
Synopsis Emanuelle and the White Slave Trade (1978) follows the journey of a determined photojournalist, Emanuelle, who stumbles upon a sinister plot while pursuing a story. During her investigation of a notorious gangster, she observes a man escorting a girl in...
3.9
37 votes
3.9
37 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Jack Palance · Laura Gemser · Gabriele Tinti · Michele Starck
Synopsis Black Cobra Woman (1976) follows the story of Judas, a Hong Kong-based millionaire with an unusual fascination for snakes. His residence is a veritable serpentarium, and he dotes on his scaly companions as if they were his own offspring. One...
3.9
28 votes
3.9
28 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Lilli Carati · Laura Gemser · Annie Belle · Al Cliver
Synopsis The Alcove (1985) follows the tumultuous events that unfold when an English soldier, Cliver, returns from the Zulu war with a unique gift: the daughter of a tribal king, Gemser, as his slave. While Cliver was away, his wife has...
3.8
28 votes
3.8
28 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Miles O'Keeffe · Sabrina Siani · Ritza Brown · Edmund Purdom
Synopsis Ator the Invincible (1982) unfolds in a world where humanity is at a crossroads, with some tribes still mastering fire while others have advanced to sophisticated technology. The brilliant inventor Akron unveils a groundbreaking discovery: 'radiating matter,' a substance with...
3.5
599 votes
3.5
599 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Eric Allan Kramer · Margaret Lenzey · Donald O'Brien · Laura Gemser
Synopsis Ator III: The Hobgoblin (1990) tells the tale of a divine artifact, a powerful sword bestowed upon the king of Aquiles by a deity to uphold justice. When the king refuses to return the sword, the god punishes the king...
3.4
40 votes
3.4
40 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Laura Gemser · Gabriele Tinti · Justine Gall · Ivan Rassimov
Synopsis Black Emanuelle 2 Goes East (1976) follows the adventures of a daring journalist, Emanuelle, who ventures to the Far East to conduct an interview with a royal family member. However, her investigative prowess inadvertently brings her too close to sensitive...
3.4
54 votes
3.4
54 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato
Cast Nieves Navarro · Richard Harrison · Lucia Ramirez · Mark Shannon
3.4
28 votes
3.4
28 votes
Direction Joe D'Amato · George Eastman
Cast Al Cliver · Harrison Muller Jr. · Daniel Stephen · Peter Hooten
Synopsis 2020 Texas Gladiators (1982) is set in a grim, post-apocalyptic Texas of the year 2020, ravaged by a nuclear holocaust. The film opens with a brutal scene where a gang of outlaws commits heinous acts against innocent nuns and a...
3.3
73 votes
3.3
73 votes