Sex is one of the most frequent themes in movies. Ranging from simulations of actual sexual encounters, nudity and intimate scenes, these movies address all types of sexual situations.
Film industries have created regulations for actors who will be filming sex scenes. These agreements aim to minimize risks and conflicts while helping actors feel safer during filming sessions.
Scream (1984)
Scream is one of the greatest horror films ever made, famously introducing us to Ghostface as one of cinema’s most beloved movie villains. Additionally, Scream 4 (2011) and 5 (2014) followed as sequels bringing more thrills.
In 1984’s Ghostface film, a group of teens are terrorized by an unscrupulous killer dressed as Ghostface who kills effortlessly despite having mental issues.
The movie features an exceptional cast, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette as the protagonists. Newcomer Jenna Ortega joins returning characters Melissa Barrera Kyle Gallner Mason Gooding Jasmin Savoy-Brown among many more.
For lovers of horror cinema, this film should definitely make for an entertaining watch. Don’t expect anything less! It has all of the elements that made Scream so beloved; killer wearing Ghostface mask and red herrings as well as self-reflection, family psychodrama and violent setpieces! Don’t be disappointed by its unfulfillment!
Wild Orchid (1986)
Wild Orchid is an extravagant sensory journey featuring Mickey Rourke, Jacqueline Bisset and Carre Otis as its leads and is directed by Zalman King with script by Patricia Knopp.
In this erotic romance, young attorney Emily Reed (Otis) travels to Rio de Janeiro with international negotiator Claudia Lirones to complete a multi-million dollar deal. However, while exposed to Rio’s exotic locale and sensuality, Emily becomes entranced by its alluring underworld which captures her senses and awakens dangerous sexual desires in her.
Wild Orchid was a critical failure, yet inspired a loose sequel two years later: Wild Orchid 2: Two Shades Of Blue starring Otis and Rourke again but without Bisset. On initial submission to the MPAA ratings board, however, it earned an X rating; King cut and pasted certain scenes to achieve an R rating; though some climactic love scenes between Otis and Rourke may have been staged or at least simulated for this sequel.
Love Is a Four Letter Word (1993)
Love has become an ever-present theme in films and songs, often used to convey moments of thrill or deep feelings of devotion. Whatever its definition may be, its powerful impact remains unchanged: instantaneous delight, affectionate passing acquaintanceship or lasting commitment are still all associated with love.
But when taken objectively, music doesn’t seem to offer much. That is, until Jason Mraz’s new album Love Is a Four Letter Word arrives.
This album’s catchy lyrics feature affirmations of love: „I’m for it” and „It’s all a matter of perspective”.
Mraz is using his message as one of his top selling points on this album, emphasizing peace-loving living-in-the-now mantras in every song on it.
Divorce attorneys Emily Bennett (Teri Polo) and Kenton Rhodes (Robert Mailhouse) have become disillusioned with love and marriage; that all changes when they meet at a wedding. Soon their chemistry becomes evident, leading them into trouble as it reveals what true love really means; although cute enough as a romantic comedy it ultimately doesn’t add much more than it’s predecessors.
The Exorcist (1973)
The Exorcist remains one of the most terrifying horror films ever created and its legacy continues today in many modern horror flicks.
Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair), 12, is being terrorized by an evil presence and Chris (Ellen Burstyn), her mother, has sought assistance from a priest in order to figure out what’s going on.
Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of demonic possession, this film provides an unnervingly real depiction. Featuring stunning practical effects and fast-paced action scenes, its spiritual experience leaves viewers transfixed.
It’s no secret that The Exorcist is one of the scariest films ever, as its many shocking scenes will surely give audiences chills. Yet it goes beyond mere horror film scares; The Exorcist tackles themes many horror flicks don’t even attempt.
Horror fans should take note: it was one of the earliest films to feature more „elevated” horror, opting for subtler scares over frequent jump scares – making this iconic horror flick truly unforgettable and one that should not be forgotten!
Cruising (1986)
Cruising was an unprecedented film at its time; it marked the first time major Hollywood actors and directors openly addressed homosexuality on screen. While initially given an X rating by MPAA, Friedkin took back and revised it „50 times”, cutting 40 minutes from footage before rating R by himself.
Cruising’s sexualized plot may sound silly and insipid, but it’s an engaging thriller nonetheless. Starring Tom Cruise and John Kosinski (Tron: Legacy), it follows an air force pilot (Cruise) as they take control of an operation run from his cockpit.
Cinematographer Claudio Miranda delivers stunning cinematography that moves between intense cockpit views of pilots and grand views of airplanes surrounded by clouds. Cruise’s magnetic charisma makes this film one of the most successful and relevant of its genre. The emotionally moving final scene cements this success.
Cruising’s most striking characteristic is the way in which voice gradually deviates from its usual role to become pure animal noise, complete with screaming, grunting, mindless chants and sinister mimicry synchronised post-synchronisation in order to create an disorienting collage of sounds known by William Friedkin as a „demented soundscape.”
In the Realm of Senses (1995)
Nagisa Oshima’s In the Realm of Senses remains one of the most iconic films ever made and still causes quite a bit of debate today. Widely recognized for causing considerable outrage when released, this art film features scenes with unsimulated sexual content between actors.
This provocative Japanese film tells the tale of a prostitute who kills her master to satisfy her sexual obsession in an unflinching and provocative fashion, highlighting both its irresolvable ambivalence and its irreducible complexity.
Even with its graphic and sexual treatment, In the Realm of Senses is an exquisite movie. It showcases gorgeous shots beautifully composed while its melancholic soundtrack adds a sense of foreboding limbo.
The movie explores this state of uncertainty through characters struggling to discern between visions of beauty and pain. Though this can be frustrating at times, Oshima uses this dynamic to focus on her characters’ sexual desires.
Stranger by the Lake (2013)
Alain Guiraudie crafts an engrossing, mysterious and extremely sensual sex film about the lives of a group of gay men who frequent a lakeside cruising beach together. Shot in widescreen format for maximum effect, much attention was placed on secluded beaches, car parks, and woods that make up this cruising site.
Guiraudie devotes much of his attention in this film to close-up shots on the men, often showing them with a feeling of discomfort or unease. Furthermore, long shots and extended takes are employed in order to emphasize just how small and cramped their environment is, heightening tension further still.
Due to this approach, Guiraudie’s film can seem excessive at times; nonetheless it remains one of her finest works, providing an intriguing exploration of queer desire with a twist when one of the nudist cruising nudists mysteriously goes missing.
The Last Session (2005)
Remarkable musical theater wizardry is required to pull off a one-man show like this, and there’s much to appreciate here. Five singer-actors deliver all five roles expertly while using an outdated recording medium in innovative ways to deliver an engrossing story that’s both poignant and amusing.
Steve Schalchlin, the show’s credited composer and writer, embarked on this charming tale with just one song but that was enough to propel him and Jim Petosa, his collaborator on this musical comedy venture, from New York to Los Angeles where they began adapting his autobiographical notes into an original book musical. That eventually led to an Off-Broadway showcase and then to its current venue of Arsenal Center for the Arts where Steve, along with his cast of five performers are now entertaining a small but enthusiastic crowd.
This show may seem ambitious for any audience, but with its ten surprisingly engaging songs and play that features numerous notable mentions, it deserves your time and consideration. Don’t miss this exciting event if you enjoy sexual-oriented mediums or are simply searching for an entertaining way to spend your Saturday night!