51 Gritty 70s Exploitation Films

A high school field trip takes a terrifying turn when their bus breaks down, and unexpected help arrives in the form of strangers.

To survive in a tough world, Mama and her three daughters turn to illegal activities like bootlegging and bank robberies. Forced by difficult circumstances to leave everything behind, they journey across the country, evading the law and their own personal…

A burglar targeting a wealthy couple in Beverly Hills inadvertently sets in motion a series of events that force the troubled spouses to confront their marital issues. The break-in also unexpectedly unlocks a hidden truth for the burglar himself.

A dedicated nurse's life is destroyed when her younger sister falls into the dangerous world of drugs. After her sister is harmed by contaminated heroin, the nurse begins a difficult journey seeking revenge on those responsible for her family's suffering.…

Facing jail time after a drug arrest, a young woman opts for a work alternative: a sugarcane plantation, where she's assigned alongside other inmates.

In a quiet town where life is usually uneventful, the murder of Adolf Schwartz briefly disturbs the peace. However, the community's attention quickly turns to Margo Winchester, a beautiful hitchhiker who arrives. Her charm and looks draw the attention of…

Five women and two men are imprisoned in a Philippine jail where they face brutal torture and mistreatment. To survive, the women form a strong bond and plan a daring escape. The film shows how far these people will go…

John Corbett is a man who delivers his own brand of justice. He takes it upon himself to hunt down Cuchillo Sanchez, a Mexican peasant accused of brutally raping and murdering a young girl. Corbett operates outside the law, pursuing…

A driven writer seeks solitude in the woods to work on her first novel. Her peaceful retreat is violently disrupted by a ruthless local gang. After surviving a brutal attack, she formulates a calculated plan for revenge. The film explores…

In a tough city, a group of rebellious teenage girls face the challenges of growing up, relationships, and fighting for control of their territory. Fiercely loyal to each other, these high school students navigate their world with a reckless energy,…

On her 17th birthday, Mari and her friend Phyllis go to a rock concert in the city. Their night takes a dangerous turn when they try to buy drugs and inadvertently encounter Krug's violent gang. Suddenly caught in a world…

A determined African American woman enters the dangerous world of escort services after her boyfriend is murdered by mobsters. She uses this new life as a way to get revenge. This dark film explores power, seduction, and redemption through a…

Moonbeam Swiner, The Pigkeeper's Daughter, considers her best friend to be Lord Hamilton, a pig. This worries her mother, especially since Moonbeam is 19 and unmarried. When a traveling salesman arrives, Moonbeam’s mother tricks him, and her father arranges for…

In a quiet American town, Levonna and Lamar face a unique challenge in their relationship: Lamar's strong preference for anal sex. Despite outward appearances, they are both unhappy and try to find a solution. Levonna creates a plan while Lamar…

Kim, a rebellious young runaway, gets caught up with a dangerous group of people. She decides to break away and travels to the West Coast to reconnect with her tightly-wound older sister, Hilary, and claim an inheritance from their parents.…

Four college students, rejected by the campus's popular sorority, decide to create their own. Determined to define their college experience on their own terms, they form a new sorority that challenges tradition. As their unconventional group gains popularity, the original…

Following a night of excessive drinking on a cruise, two women learn they are each pregnant and embark on a journey to identify the fathers.

Following the death of their abusive stepfather, sisters Myra and Ellie decide to become criminals. Embracing their newfound freedom, they quickly find themselves entangled with organized crime when they discover a hidden fortune, determined to protect it at all costs.

A mother and daughter who own a discreetly run business for truck drivers must defend their livelihood when the Mafia attempts to seize control.

Three ambitious strippers find themselves in a dangerous situation when they encounter a young couple in the desert. A fight ensues, leaving one of the couple severely injured. The strippers take the injured man captive and plan to rob him…

A hardworking, traditional businessman's life is upended when his teenage daughter disappears. He discovers she's gone to Los Angeles and working in adult films, forcing him to confront a shocking reality. He ventures into the city's dark side, challenging his…

A captivating female vampire hunts for victims, luring unsuspecting women into a deadly trap promising both pleasure and eternal darkness. This erotic horror story explores the dark desires of a vixen vampire who feeds on the life force of other…

A group of men and women vacation at a Caribbean resort, seeking sexual exploration. However, one of them harbors a dangerous secret: a penchant for murder.

A motorcycle rebel saves a woman from his own gang, and then battles an outlaw guru for control.

Barbara, Janis, and Sandra are three young, attractive nurses working in a hospital's psychiatric ward. They face challenges managing eccentric patients, unsettling stalkers, and radical revolutionaries.

Young nurses provide unique care during their shifts while confronting a criminal network operating in the community surrounding the hospital.

A look at the lives of young nurses navigating hospital life. Free-spirited Sandy attempts to help a rock star with his sexual issues. Disciplined Dianne has an affair with a college basketball player and tries to uncover medical malpractice. Meanwhile,…

This film tells the story of a very quiet autistic boy as he experiences the challenges of life in a world that often overlooks him. During a walk, he unexpectedly finds himself involved when a teenage heiress is kidnapped by…

Three optimistic young women from the Midwest travel to California to teach summer school at Regency High School. Conklin T., energetic and determined, starts a football team for girls. Chemistry teacher Sally Hanson begins to relax after developing feelings for…

A once-famous silent film comedian stages an extravagant party, hoping the event will revive his declining career.

A veterinarian grieving the loss of his wife seeks revenge against a brutal biker gang responsible for her death. He teams up with a Cajun woman who has also been victimized by the gang. The film follows their dangerous quest…

Two free-spirited women, Carol and Maureen, find themselves unexpectedly drawn into the life of Chuck, a charismatic hippie, when they share a ride in his converted bus. A heavy rainstorm leads them astray in the Florida Everglades, where they unexpectedly…

An all-female rock band navigates the exciting Los Angeles music scene as they chase their ambitions and discover a hidden legacy connected to one of them. When the lead singer inherits a mansion in LA, the band moves and quickly…

Friday Foster, a photographer for a popular magazine, gets caught in a dangerous situation while photographing wealthy businessman Blake Tarr at Los Angeles International Airport. As she captures his arrival, an assassination attempt occurs, and Friday documents the chaos. Investigating…

In a Canadian mountain resort, Vixen lives with her unsuspecting pilot husband. While he's flying passengers, she has numerous affairs, including with married couples and her own brother. The only person she refuses to be intimate with is her brother's…

After his wife’s murder, Clint Ramsey’s life changes drastically. He loses his job and becomes the prime suspect in the crime, pursued relentlessly by police officer Harry Sledge who tries to frame him. As Clint travels across the country, he…

At a California seaside hotel, manager Simmons is struggling with a grim situation: guests are being found dead, and the detective on staff, Sgt. Ramsey, has no leads on the killer. The only clue is that the murderer wears a…

A young woman is convicted of drug offenses and sent to a women's prison governed by a strict and controlling warden. When the prison doctor begins secretly performing cruel experiments on the inmates under the guise of therapy, the prisoners…

Consumed by jealousy after being rejected, the former leader of a women's motorcycle gang begins a brutal campaign of violence targeting her ex-boyfriend and his new wife.

Two young couples embark on a carefree cross-country road trip in a motorhome, embracing a life of freedom. However, their relationships face unexpected difficulties, leading to heartbreak and tragedy.

This drama follows Carol, played by Linda Blair, as she navigates the brutal realities of prison life. After being convicted of DUI resulting in a fatal accident, Carol begins an 18-month sentence in a women's prison rife with corruption and…

Five women escape from a remote minimum security prison. Four are seasoned criminals, and one is wrongly accused. As law enforcement pursues them, the escapees resort to violence, terrorizing and killing anyone who tries to stop them.

The alumni gathering at a hotel becomes a catalyst for rekindled friendships and the blossoming of new romances, often involving multiple people.

A hospital nurse becomes the host to a malevolent spirit, leading her to systematically murder the patients under her care.

In New York City, Anne Welles, a naive newcomer from New England, starts a secretary job at a prestigious entertainment law firm. While learning the ropes of the industry, she develops feelings for her charismatic coworker, Lyon Burke. At the…

Flight attendants must fight assassins skilled in martial arts.

A police force struggles to stop a disturbed killer who is targeting women who appeared nude in men's magazines.

The film centers on two women, a revolutionary and a former harem girl, who are forced into a reluctant alliance. They journey through dangerous landscapes, facing physical challenges and confronting their own pasts as they struggle to coexist. Their uneasy…

In a close-knit town obsessed with high school football, a resourceful but unorthodox cheerleading team devises a daring scheme to ensure their team wins. Instead of practicing routines or plays, they plan to use charm as their secret weapon, targeting…

A young woman leaves home after discovering she's pregnant. While traveling, she joins a group of other women who earn money by hitchhiking in provocative clothing and then robbing their ride-givers.

Hidden deep within a jungle is a brutal facility where women are forced into slavery. They work tirelessly under the hot sun, processing sugar cane for minimal food. Denied their freedom and dignity, the women secretly plot rebellion. As they…