Machete Maidens Unleashed!

This documentary delves into the fascinating world of low-budget exploitation films in the Philippines during the last decades of the 20th century. The filmmakers take us on a captivating journey through an era where producers had immense creative freedom and could produce virtually any type of movie they desired, thanks to the country's lenient labor laws and open-minded culture. This environment led to the thriving of cheapie movies, a genre that emerges as the central subject of this documentary. By blending historical context with nostalgia, this film sheds light on the unique and largely unexplored chapter in Filipino cinema history, providing both insights into the industry and an entertaining exploration of the bygone era.