Evil and jaded slut Norma Sue (ably played to the manipulative bitchy hilt by Cherie Winters) and her studly boyfriend Parker (a nicely sleazy portrayal by Alax Mann) decide to stir things up in a sleepy small town by taking up residence at an inn run by Norma Sue's uptight sister Jean (a fine performance by Uta Erickson).
Writer/director Joe Sarno not only astutely captures the sticky and stifling atmosphere of the country hamlet main setting (think "Peyton Place" gone seedy), but also explores his usual bold themes of incest, deep repression, and sexual experimentation with his customary praiseworthy frankness and intelligence. Moreover, this picture acquires an extra deliciously wicked charge by the way conventional stuffy morality gets tossed at the window: The bad girl catalyst for all the commotion goes unpunished and innocence winds up being irrevocably tainted by its exposure to pure unadulterated lust. The uniformly sound acting by the capable cast holds this movie together, with especially commendable contributions from Winters, Erickson, Irene De Bari as the sweet, yet frustrated Anna, Aaron Green as the scruffy Luke, and Charlie Dobson as deadbeat biker Billy Joe. The generous nudity and soft-core sex provide plenty of sizzle. Kudos are also in order for Pir Marini's groovy jazz score and Steve Silverman's stark shadowy cinematography. Recommended viewing for Sarno fans.
Writer/director Joe Sarno not only astutely captures the sticky and stifling atmosphere of the country hamlet main setting (think "Peyton Place" gone seedy), but also explores his usual bold themes of incest, deep repression, and sexual experimentation with his customary praiseworthy frankness and intelligence. Moreover, this picture acquires an extra deliciously wicked charge by the way conventional stuffy morality gets tossed at the window: The bad girl catalyst for all the commotion goes unpunished and innocence winds up being irrevocably tainted by its exposure to pure unadulterated lust. The uniformly sound acting by the capable cast holds this movie together, with especially commendable contributions from Winters, Erickson, Irene De Bari as the sweet, yet frustrated Anna, Aaron Green as the scruffy Luke, and Charlie Dobson as deadbeat biker Billy Joe. The generous nudity and soft-core sex provide plenty of sizzle. Kudos are also in order for Pir Marini's groovy jazz score and Steve Silverman's stark shadowy cinematography. Recommended viewing for Sarno fans.