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The Joys of Torture Collection

Films in Toei's The Joys of Torture series, all directed by Teruo Ishii.

8Movies
★ 6.9 Avg Rating

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Joys of Torture Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy

Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy

1968★ 5.2AVERAGE

A tragic love story involving the 5th Shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty and a woman who became one of his concubines....

2
Shogun's Joy of Torture

Shogun's Joy of Torture

1968★ 5.6AVERAGE

A young magistrate recalls three tales of heinous crimes committed by women, and the brutal punishments that ensued....

3
Orgies of Edo

Orgies of Edo

1969★ 5.8AVERAGE

Three stories of moral sickness set during Japan’s prosperous Genroku era are told in this bloody follow-up to the sexploitation classic Shogun’s Joy of Torture...

4
Shameless: Abnormal and Abusive Love

Shameless: Abnormal and Abusive Love

1969★ 5.3AVERAGE

A Japanese woman is raped by her boyfriend day in day out....

5
Inferno of Torture

Inferno of Torture

1969★ 5.6AVERAGE

Japan nineteenth century. High demand for tattooed geisha generates an entire industry for their "production". Europeans pay more for tattooed beauties. Against...

6
Yakuza Law

Yakuza Law

1969★ 5.9AVERAGE

A story of yakuza lynching during the Edo, Meiji, and Showa periods....

7
Love and Crime

Love and Crime

1969★ 6.9AVERAGE

A series of short stories about bizarre crimes committed by females in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa Eras. Discover 4 famous Japanese murderers: Takahashi Oden,...

8
Oxen Split Torturing

Oxen Split Torturing

1976★ 5.8AVERAGE

Two short stories set in Edo during the Shogun era. The first, during a time when Christians are persecuted vehemently, Iori falls in love with a young Christia...

Common Questions about The Joys of Torture Collection

How many movies are in the The Joys of Torture Collection?

There are currently 8 movies in the The Joys of Torture Collection, starting from Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy to the latest release, Oxen Split Torturing.

What is the best order to watch the The Joys of Torture Collection?

The best way to watch the The Joys of Torture Collection is usually in release order: starting with Tokugawa: Woman's Genealogy and ending with Oxen Split Torturing. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Joys of Torture Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Love and Crime in this franchise.