Taboo I-ii-iii-iv -1979-1985- __hot__ 〈PRO〉

This article dissects each installment, the cultural shockwaves they sent through the adult industry, and why the years 1979 to 1985 represent a specific, irreversible turning point in erotic cinema.

Released in 1980, Taboo II continued to explore the themes of eroticism and social commentary, delving deeper into the complexities of human relationships. The film features a new cast, including model and actress, Marilyn Chambers, who became a staple of the series. The story revolves around a woman's journey of self-discovery, as she navigates the complexities of love, lust, and identity. Taboo I-II-III-IV -1979-1985-

Visually, looks like a music video for a forgotten hair metal band. The soft focus of the 70s is gone, replaced by harsh, neon-lit lighting. The makeup is heavier; the hair is bigger. For collectors searching for the "1979-1985" window, Taboo III is the stylistic outlier—brash, unsubtle, and loud. The story revolves around a woman's journey of

Taboo II is a more polished, but less interesting, film. The taboo is no longer a shocking revelation but an established genre trope. The film introduces a new dynamic: the "cool" aunt figure who initiates the nephew. Dorothy LeMay is fine, but she lacks Parker’s gravitas. The best scenes remain those with Parker, particularly a moment where she lectures her sister about the dangers of desire—a scene dripping with ironic hypocrisy. The production values are higher (better sets, less grain), but the psychological rawness is diluted. It’s still a decent adult drama, but you can feel the franchise shifting from "art film" to "series product." The makeup is heavier; the hair is bigger

However, by 1979, the sheen was wearing off. The industry was splitting. On one side, high-budget musical porn; on the other, gritty, low-budget exploitation. Enter director Kirdy Stevens (a pseudonym for Helene Terrie). Stevens recognized that audiences had become desensitized to simple boy-meets-girl plots. To shock the viewer back into arousal, you needed psychological violence.

Unlike many contemporary adult films that relied on loose structures, these entries utilized scripts that attempted to weave together complex character arcs and psychological themes.