CAPTIVE WOMEN is a 1950s, post-apocalyptic sci-fi film about three warring groups of survivors: The Norms, the River People, and the Mutates. It's the year 3000, and these groups spend most of their time killing each other. At one point, to break up the monotony, the Norms are overthrown by the River People. This is where the title comes into play.
In spite of its set-up that shows some stock-footage mushroom clouds, followed by a representation of a ruined NYC, this movie has far more in common with a "sword and sandal" saga than it does with contemporary science fiction. It also has an overtly religious message that may cause groaning for more modern audiences.
While quite dull in many places, it does manage to be just watchable enough for a viewing. That is, under the proper amount of inebriation with the right bunch of friends...
In spite of its set-up that shows some stock-footage mushroom clouds, followed by a representation of a ruined NYC, this movie has far more in common with a "sword and sandal" saga than it does with contemporary science fiction. It also has an overtly religious message that may cause groaning for more modern audiences.
While quite dull in many places, it does manage to be just watchable enough for a viewing. That is, under the proper amount of inebriation with the right bunch of friends...