History Įxploitation films often include themes such as suggestive or explicit sex, sensational violence, drug use, nudity, gore, destruction, rebellion, mayhem, and the bizarre.
Exploitation films are generally low-quality ' B movies', though some set trends, attract critical attention, become historically important, and even gain a cult following. Poster for the silent exploitation film The Road to Ruin (1928)Īn exploitation film is a film that tries to succeed financially by exploiting current trends, niche genres, or lurid content. ( April 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations.