The Arena

Not bad for a '70s grindhouse film. The pacing is actually good, it's a simple story, it does what it needs to, then it's finished. The focus and highlight of The Arena are the ladies - mainly Pam Grier, in her prime. We get a large helping of nudity early on, but that's the end of it; so, don't expect to see boobs from start to finish. If you enjoy grindhouse movies from the era, or if you're a Pam Grier fan, I'd recommend this. In fact, if this had been given a little more money for special effects, I could see it being a classic within the genre.

There is some animal cruelty, which had nothing to do with the story, it was just there. The director seems to have a problem with chickens. Just a reminder: animals are not ours to use for entertainment; they are here with us not for us.

Put this on just to watch a schlocky movie and look at Pam Grier. Turned out better than I expected though. Doesn't quite push into the good range for me, but still probably worth watching for certain people.If you're putting it on for "skin" then you can turn it off after like 30min.
There was an odd/striking moment when a slave spoke up against the master, so the headmistress started whipping her. Everyone else in the scene just got up and left. Then like all but one light turned off, so the two actresses were basically just rim lit. An interesting choice.

The Arena (1974) AKA “Naked Warriors” on Roku Channel. Maybe others.