Zom-Bee TV Presents: Ilsa The Wicked warden (1977)

From the vault of Zom-Bee TV! – (CAUTION! Not for the little ones!) *Ilsa, the Wicked Warden* (1977), directed by Jesús Franco, is a controversial exploitation film set in a brutal women’s prison. The story follows Ilsa, a sadistic warden who uses her position to subject inmates to horrific abuse and psychological torment for her twisted pleasure. A young woman named Abbie infiltrates the prison, posing as an inmate, to investigate her sister’s disappearance and uncover the dark secrets of the facility. She soon discovers the extent of Ilsa’s depravity, leading to a climactic uprising as the prisoners seek revenge. The film is notorious for its graphic violence and provocative themes, characteristic of the exploitation genre of its era.