At the conclusion of one of the greatest whipping mainstream scenes in history, Angelique (Michele Mercier) is hanging limply in her bonds after being savagely whipped. Some metal tongs are removed from the fire and it’s implied they are used on her, although the only thing we see is Angelique’s screaming face as the scene ends. Surprisingly non-explicit after the thrashing she just experienced, and indeed, she’s told by the sultan afterward that she wasn’t really burned after all. It doesn’t take away the impact of the scene that preceded it, though.
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