Caligula

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SIMAS C @simas_eros 5 days ago An erotic epic featuring Malcolm McDowell (who also co-wrote the screenplay), Peter O'Toole, and Helen Mirren—a film by Tinto Brass (well, sort of—it’s a long story)—about the most depraved and libertine Roman emperor of all time. The film unfolds like an opera, marked by its exuberant set design and highly dramatic performances. It eventually spiraled into an explicit version without the knowledge of the lead actors (and involved a change of directors, to the point that no director is credited in the film’s opening or closing titles). Today, it can be viewed in an "uncut" version—all because the producer, Bob Guccione—then-owner of *Penthouse* magazine—decided that if the film was going to be about sex and orgies, it should actually show them. It is the kind of film that, once seen, is never forgotten. See more

Robert P @Superbad Sep 7, 2026 Too much graphic sex makes this a *2* star movie! See more

Teddy B @RT90521672 Sep 3, 2026 The hilarity and weak erotic appeal quickly wears off after the third or fourth decapitation or castration---then it just becomes dull. 'Caligula' is by no means the absolute depth of human depravity---it's just boring, and a little weird, but mainly boring. See more

B P @Bradster69 Sep 2, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more

Angel T @Mikael_Lynch Jan 5, 2026 This movie is a masterpiece, compared to Fellini’s Satyricon this movie is a lot better Michael McDowell Truly Makes you Believe he’s Caligula Cesar almighty. Raw and with no filters a truly masterpiece. See more

Rafi แก้ว M @RT61647557 Dec 4, 2025 Jodorowsky, Pasolini, Fellini, Fassbinder, Ken Russell and Stanley Kubrick all blended together with an occasional spritz of graphic sex - I think this movie is under-rated simply because it's a little too kinky in places. Excessive sets, a la the Taylor-Burton Cleopatra, cameos by some really great actors, lots of gossamer, a hint of a plot, and endless clouds of incense make this a delightful screensaver, and an essential item in any true collector's treasure chest. The remake is basically a vanilla version, with no significant additions, and a few missing 'wow' moments that really reduce the quality. Malcolm McDowell is such a madman. See more

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