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Not as bad as Matrix: Revolutions, but close
At what point, does bad filmmaking become criminal? Wherever that line is, it was surely crossed with Sexual Predator, the film industry's equivalent to a lanced boil. This "film" pairs Richard Grieco and Angie Everhart both doing their best to live up to the dynamic duo of Shannon Tweed and Andrew Stevens and both failing miserably. The plot revolves around a probation officer (The Swimsuit Model) and one of her assigned offenders (The 21 Jumpstreeter). It tackles such moral quandaries as; Should a sexually traumatized person be in charge of the parole of a man who killed their best friend through severe sexual trauma? Tough philosophical questions like these abound in the "film" directed by Robert Angelo. Frankly it's surprising that the "film" has credits at all. One can only speculate blackmail or some equally heinous maneuver led those participating to attach their names to this debacle. The "film" is of course directed at the 14-17 year-old male audience with access to Cinemax. The "film" though, fails to titillate although extremely stupid members of the target audience might be able to disengage from the horror that is the rest of the film and focus on only the sex scenes. I detracted one star each for the acting, directing, production, script, sound, cinematography, makeup, score and casting. I gave back five stars either; hoping that the starring freckled beauty would go on a date with me, or because Amazon does not allow for reviews lower than 1 star. I recommend 4-7 years in Marion for all key members of the "film"making team.

Sexy, Trashy Erotic Thriller!
I caught this movie at 1 am with my boyfriend. This sexy, erotic and trashy thriller was lots of fun and got us totally hot! There were enough twists and turns to keep us interested - and Grieco and Everhart have mad chemistry! Recommended for mindless fun!

An Erotic Thriller Like.. All Others!
The world of erotic thrillers is a very interesting one indeed, and it is moviemaking like no other.
It seems that there are two or three templates that all directors religiously follow, be it the plot, or the sex scenes (their number, variations and style).As the cliche goes, watch one erotic thriller and you watch them all, but as we all know this is not the case, for no matter how lame or repetitive the formula is, it is a huge hundreds of million dollars market that is specifically aimed at people who do not watch hardcore (or pretend not to) but who at the same time want a bit of sauce with the excitement of a thriller.
In all erotic thrillers you will always find the following,
1-There is always a psycho male or female, either bent on revenge for some misdeed that happened when they were too young to remember, or an obsessive person who either likes to watch people getting it on ,or is scheming to get richer and richer and has no qualms about sleeping with lots of people (before killing them that is) to achieve his/her goal.
2-The man is usually a high flying businessman, played almost always by an actor who looks more like a freelance stripper than a dealmaker, while the woman is 6 feet tall, with looks, body and health that would suggest catwalk rather than taking care of the little offsprings.
3-Most women who play the lead in erotic thrillers are indeed either veterans of the catwalks..(Probably thinking it is a good move into Hollywood that might one day lead to Oscars rehearsals,Angie Everhart,Amber Smith,Joan Severance...),or graduates of the soft core/magazine industry (Jacqueline Lovell, The Tweeds,Julie Strain....)
4-The plot is usually so lame and predictable, invariably the fast forward function is never used as much as for these films.Yet it is a good excuse to watch them, exactly like claiming to buy Playboy for the interviews and articles, a story in erotic thrillers can be an excuse for watching the numerous sex scenes.The acting is mostly from the 'overacting that flows from your ears' school of acting, while the directors have usually an ego the size of Texas (a film by so and so is usually the first to appear on the credits) without the talent to match .
5-The sex scenes all look the same no matter how many films you watch, as if all erotic thriller directors have a sort of agreement between themselves to shun any originality.The same pans,close ups,cuts,positions, and camembert tunes, with the ubiquitious girl-girl scene.It always amazes me how people in erotic thrillers and at the very first touch are consumed by an incredible passion and unbearable ecstacy,and it makes me wonder what did they have for dinner? (whatever it is , I am ordering some right now!), but since the 'action' only lasts for ten or fifteen seconds at most, I will think twice before ordering anything.
So, Sexual Predator has all these elements, and of course it also has the incredibly gorgeous and sexy Angie Everhart who is a delight to watch, with or without her clothes,and is worth buying this DVD for.
If you are a fan of erotic thrillers, then Sexual Predator will not certainly not disappoint, providing lame acting, but beautiful women.

decent bad movie
when wathcing a movie like this you must keep in mind it is not emmy material. it is a bad movie. do not expect much. i love movies like this. i see such harsh reviews from some people. what were you expecting? life altering movie?
this is the story of J.C. Gale,(played by Richard Grieco) a photographer who is accused of involuntary manslaughter for the quite accidental strangling of a lover during sex. he is given probation and Beth Spinella, played by Angie Everhart, is to monitor his "rehabilatation"
what follows is a story of sex, manipulation, power struggles and some of the hottest sex scenes to hit the screen. Angie blurs the line between pleasure and pain and Richard Grieco, i thought, was seductive and evil. you never knew if he was truly a sexual preadator or just guilty of accidental erotic sex which resulted in murder. his quiet whisperings lured Beth into his bed at the risk of her job. i think this movie is worth viewing for the sex alone. also, the ending was quite surprising. nice touch.
i would never expect anything more from this movie than a quasi-interesting plot. it was ok. not great. not bad. simply ok, i have seen alot worse.

Boring
The movie is very boring. They obviously thought it's enough to run around naked all the time, but the movie - in my view - is absolutely uninteresting. Richard Grieco somehow doesn't look very awake and Angie Everhart probably is a better model than an actress. ... Read more

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What were you expecting??
If you are looking for a 'Genius' movie here, it's like looking for a humpback whale in a swimming pool... This movie is a modest, campy fun flick. Not too great, some jokes do fall flat, but overall I liked most of the jokes, and the visuals aren't bad either.

Comedy soft porn at its best!
I rented this on video a few years ago with a group of friends, incorrectly titled "Sex Detective", and have been searching for it again ever since. I suspected "Sex Detective" was not the real name of the film, as it's about a spy, not a detective, but my search was fruitless - until today! I shall be ordering this film on DVD forthwith; it really is very funny and great to watch with a group of mates. The sex scenes are quite soft, but much better and more convincing than in a lot of comedy porn such as those Seduction Company ones. As a Bond spoof it's great; classic scenes include the one in which Rod fights a duel in a brothel using a pair of vibrators which are crossed on the wall, and the scene in which Q gives him a selection of low budget gadgets because his department is running out of money. Quality!

Rod Steele DVD suffers from stolen widescreen
Yes, Bob Donovan does a cool Bond accent, but I'm still waiting for the proper DVD version of this film to appear. All we have now is a cheap pan-and-scan copy with the director's commentary drowned out by the loud audio of the main feature.

It ends up like a fuzzy version of some late-night Cinemax thing from the 1980s, borrowing heavily from the spy caper humor of the old 1960s Ted Mark paperback series.

Ironically, they also put out an unrated version, but they again went and butchered the picture in half, from widescreen down to standard screen. (Although I haven't heard if the audio on the director's commentary is similarly ruined on this version.)

I thought this naughty little gem deserved much better DVD treatment than this, especially since it wouldn't have cost much more to provide it.

The movie was originally shot in widescreen, so it could easily be reproduced as such. And it's simple enough to turn down the volume on audio track one, allowing you to hear audio track two. So why didn't they?

Sounds like a case for agent Steele himself.

It Seemed Just Silly
The James Bond voice is great, but that's about it for this show. The jokes are so trivial. I know it is supposed to be a mockery of Bond movies but it goes so far overboard it looses its humor. If you must, give it a shot, but be forewarned.

You've got to be careful...
...when you do camp for camp's sake. It's really easy to get completely stupid, and that's what this movie is. Agreed, Robert Donovan does a *killer* Sean Connery impression, but it was essentially a one-joke movie, and that joke got kind of tired, kind of quick. I don't usually spend movie time talking on the phone, but I couldn't help it. I was bored, and wanted to let a friend know that John La Zar (Dr. Fez), who played Z-Man in "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" (are you looking for a campy sex-flick? Watch that instead, it's pure genius), was apparently alive and well, and none the worse for the time spent with Russ Meyer. Watch it if you'd like, but make sure you bring knitting, so you've got something to keep you occupied. ... Read more

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Excellent softcore, A+ hotties
One of the best softcore porn flicks out there, 2 main hotties get it on in multiple scenes. Only one small minus no women-women scenes. This movie is a must buy, a great flick, don't pass it off because Amazon does not feature a cover preview. There is basically non-stop women action in this one, from the beginning to the end, a must buy, I also recommend Femalien! peace...

If you like Vampire Chicks, buy this one!
First, Night Shade breaks no new ground. It is a movie that opens with a steamy remembrance scene that let us know how much the main character loved his late wife, and goes on to reveal that she isn't quite dead. Hmmm...

X rated for for the explicit sex scenes, there is a fair amount of vampire action in Night Shade, which I had to wait a long time to see. But the characters are interesting, or laughable (particularly the police detective), and the vampiresses get to do their stuff more than once in the film, so I was left with a good impression. ... Read more

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Disappointed.
The movie appears to have been heavily edited. I have seen the movie on Cinemax and I recall more going on then this version has. Wait for an unrated version. The time on IMDB is 90 minutes and this version has 80 minutes. ... Read more

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Bad Script Sinks Sexy Thriller
This just-about-average erotic thriller is about as thrilling as having a hammer dropped on your head. Is the movie about: A) the problems of fidelity in the lives of an American couple? B)The pitfalls of gambling? C) The decadence of the wealthy? or D) lotsa wild, yet soft-X, sex?

I couldn't tell. All I was sure of was that the movie was a bare-bones rip-off of "Indecent Proposal", with a pointless mob subplot to prop up the unraveling story. Granted, Tane McClure and Gabriella Hall are hotties, and the sex scenes do have some steam, so the movie isn't a total disaster, but ultimately, there's just not much to recommend here.

good
dfghgtjy

Can a man gamble for anything?
A fascinating story about a couple wants to make easy money and ultimately put themselves in trouble. The very attractive cast and their talents makes it really good. I really enjoyed it very much!! ... Read more

Reviews (5)

one of Perry's best
Perry delivers a good and solid performance as a PI who has bad luck and drinks hard. along the way he investigates for a divorce proceeding that leads to a dangerous affair with the wife of a rich client. powerful in the sense. the highlight is at the end where Perry comes to Adam Baldwin's house, with a stick and just rams it into his gut and starts whaling on him with it, it was awesome. Gloria Reuben of E.R. fame also stars. a great view

can you figure out this mystery before the end?
excelllent murder-mystery about a man (perry) who is looking into a murder . Rueben and baldwin have supporting roles!It is also a little on the erotic side in the plot of the movie!!

A real good who done-it
I started out not wanting to even watch this one. I have never been a fan of Luke Perry. When Judye (my wife), brought this home, I made the usual sigh of resignation, and sat down to be bored.

I was surprised by the acting ability of Perry,(Beverly Hills 90210) and his co-star Gloria Reuben (ER). This film keeps you guessing, it is a good who done-it with a twist. Perry plays private investigator Michael Nash, who is hired by a wealthy lawyer to prove that his wife is cheating on him. After weeks of following her every move, Nash is no closer in proving her unfaithfulness.

Eve (Gloria Reuben), plays her role as first shy, and then as sultry vixen perfectly. Murder and deception is the key mode of this film, and keeps you guessing until the last moment who murdered who.

I thought that is was great. Very suppensful
This movie has got it all. Great actors, great story line, and a great cliffhanger. Must see.

FANTASTIC MOVIE KEEPS YOU GUESSING??
The acting in this film was fantastic. Gloria Rueben and Luke Perry set off sparks. I love the story. This movie reminded me of the great cinema of yesterday. ... Read more

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Bad Script Sinks Sexy Thriller
This just-about-average erotic thriller is about as thrilling as having a hammer dropped on your head. Is the movie about: A) the problems of fidelity in the lives of an American couple? B)The pitfalls of gambling? C) The decadence of the wealthy? or D) lotsa wild, yet soft-X, sex?

I couldn't tell. All I was sure of was that the movie was a bare-bones rip-off of "Indecent Proposal", with a pointless mob subplot to prop up the unraveling story. Granted, Tane McClure and Gabriella Hall are hotties, and the sex scenes do have some steam, so the movie isn't a total disaster, but ultimately, there's just not much to recommend here.

good
dfghgtjy

Can a man gamble for anything?
A fascinating story about a couple wants to make easy money and ultimately put themselves in trouble. The very attractive cast and their talents makes it really good. I really enjoyed it very much!! ... Read more

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EXCELLENT SOFT CORE EROTICA
I thought this to be an above avergae soft core film. Jenna Bodnar played her part well and se remains one of my favorites. I was a bit disappointed in Patrick Williams though; I thoght he over acted and was not convincing to me.
I thought the ending could have been stronger in that the portrait of the Jenna character did not seem to change much.

more perspiration than inspiration
supposedly inspired by oscar wilde's 'picture of dorian gray', this film is about nudity and sex...if you're looking for that sort of thing then it's probably a notch above the standard x-rated movie...the women are beautiful and the male character appropriately looks like the devil....there are plenty of low lights and ominous minor chords for music, but the plot just doesn't do it's literary base justice... ... Read more

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EXCELLENT SOFT CORE EROTICA
I thought this to be an above avergae soft core film. Jenna Bodnar played her part well and se remains one of my favorites. I was a bit disappointed in Patrick Williams though; I thoght he over acted and was not convincing to me.
I thought the ending could have been stronger in that the portrait of the Jenna character did not seem to change much.

more perspiration than inspiration
supposedly inspired by oscar wilde's 'picture of dorian gray', this film is about nudity and sex...if you're looking for that sort of thing then it's probably a notch above the standard x-rated movie...the women are beautiful and the male character appropriately looks like the devil....there are plenty of low lights and ominous minor chords for music, but the plot just doesn't do it's literary base justice... ... Read more

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Bad Script Sinks Sexy Thriller
This just-about-average erotic thriller is about as thrilling as having a hammer dropped on your head. Is the movie about: A) the problems of fidelity in the lives of an American couple? B)The pitfalls of gambling? C) The decadence of the wealthy? or D) lotsa wild, yet soft-X, sex?

I couldn't tell. All I was sure of was that the movie was a bare-bones rip-off of "Indecent Proposal", with a pointless mob subplot to prop up the unraveling story. Granted, Tane McClure and Gabriella Hall are hotties, and the sex scenes do have some steam, so the movie isn't a total disaster, but ultimately, there's just not much to recommend here.

good
dfghgtjy

Can a man gamble for anything?
A fascinating story about a couple wants to make easy money and ultimately put themselves in trouble. The very attractive cast and their talents makes it really good. I really enjoyed it very much!! ... Read more

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very tame story lines with not enough erotica
The reviewer below is right. The box art indicates girl-girl action, and the first story certainly leaned in that direction. But this was all PG-13 stuff, with the two women involved barely touching one another. And it was all downhill after that. This could easily have been a five-star production, as everything was there but never materialized. Who knows? Maybe the best scenes were all left on the cutting room floor.

In the first scenario, that blonde girl looked a LOT like Gabriella from the Xena show, didn't she?

All hype, little substance!
Check out the illustration on the box --- it's two women. The title, "Girlfriends" also seems to indicate that this video has lots in the way of girl-girl encounters... but it DOESN'T! Only the first story involves "girlfriends", and that's a rather brief and underdeveloped story. I purchased this video, and wish I hadn't. 'Nuff said! ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Disappointed.
The movie appears to have been heavily edited. I have seen the movie on Cinemax and I recall more going on then this version has. Wait for an unrated version. The time on IMDB is 90 minutes and this version has 80 minutes. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Bad Script Sinks Sexy Thriller
This just-about-average erotic thriller is about as thrilling as having a hammer dropped on your head. Is the movie about: A) the problems of fidelity in the lives of an American couple? B)The pitfalls of gambling? C) The decadence of the wealthy? or D) lotsa wild, yet soft-X, sex?

I couldn't tell. All I was sure of was that the movie was a bare-bones rip-off of "Indecent Proposal", with a pointless mob subplot to prop up the unraveling story. Granted, Tane McClure and Gabriella Hall are hotties, and the sex scenes do have some steam, so the movie isn't a total disaster, but ultimately, there's just not much to recommend here.

good
dfghgtjy

Can a man gamble for anything?
A fascinating story about a couple wants to make easy money and ultimately put themselves in trouble. The very attractive cast and their talents makes it really good. I really enjoyed it very much!! ... Read more