Question 1

What real-life Nazi figure inspired the character Ilsa?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by Ilse Koch, known as 'The Bitch of Buchenwald,' who was infamous for sadistic treatment of prisoners including making lampshades from tattooed skin. She was sentenced to life in prison and committed suicide in 1967.

Question 2

Which modern film paid homage to Ilsa with a fake trailer?

Accepted Answer

Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's 2007 film Grindhouse included a fake trailer titled Werewolf Women of the SS, which appears to be a clear homage to Ilsa and the Nazisploitation genre.

Question 3

What controversial disclaimer appears at the beginning of the film?

Accepted Answer

The film opens with a solemn disclaimer stating it's 'based upon documented fact' and dedicated 'with the hope that these heinous crimes will never occur again,' though producers admitted they aimed for maximum kinky escapism.

Question 4

What was the film's reception by British censors?

Accepted Answer

The film was twice rejected for a UK cinema certificate by the BBFC (British Board of Film Classification).

Question 5

What is Ilsa's disturbing goal at the Nazi death camp?

Accepted Answer

Ilsa, a warden at a Nazi death camp conducting experiments on prisoners, strives to prove that women can withstand more pain than men and therefore should be allowed to fight on the frontlines.

Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS

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