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The biggest stars, best directors, and highest production values; that is a QUALITY X film. These deluxe Blu-ray editions of some of the genre's masterpieces, along with plenty of hidden gems, offer beautiful restorations and plentiful bonus features, all presented in homage to its namesake of esteemed New York film distributor, Mature Pictures, the company which almost single handedly raised the bar for outstanding sex films, and whose films will be included in this fittingly elegant collection.
At City Hospital, the traditional therapeutic ethos of the "laying on of hands" is in no danger of disappearing. The lovely young candy stripers Pam, Sharon, and Cindy labor to ensure every patient receives specialized and highly personal treatment, always delivered with the most detailed bedside manner. Their eager allegiance to the hippocratic oath doesn't stop with just the patients: the entire hospital staff benefits from their tender loving care. As much as these providers of extra-sensual healthcare enjoy their work, it's regularly at risk of being spoiled by the pesky and uptight Sarge, their staff coordinator. Since it's Sharon's last day on the job, the entire hospital staff has organized a big farewell bash, which promises to be a real ball -- that is, unless Sarge spoils the fun.
One of famed director Bob Chinn's (Hot & Saucy Pizza Girls) most popular and successful erotic films, CANDY STRIPERS is a scorching, non-stop bombardment of outrageous carnality and brisk comedy. Starring Amber Hunt (Cry For Cindy) in the most notorious performance of her career, along with Sharon Thorpe (SexWorld), Cris Cassidy (Sadie), Nancy Hoffman (Dracula Sucks), Paul Thomas (Autobiography of a Flea), Joey Silvera (Femmes DeSade), and Richard Pacheco (High School Memories) in his screen debut, it also boasts a rollicking score written and performed for the film. Quality X is eager to wheel out this oft-censored curative classic, entirely uncut and newly restored in 4K from its original 35mm camera negative, complete with extensive new interviews with Chinn and Pacheco.
directed by: Bob Chinn starring: Amber Hunt, Sharon Thorpe, Paul Thomas, Cris Cassidy, Joey Silvera, Nancy Hoffman, Mimi Morgan, Phaedra Grant, Eileen Welles, Richard Pacheco, Rock Steadie, Lauren Black 1978 / 84 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned, uncut & restored in 4K from its original 35mm camera negative
“Paging Dr. Chinn”: A brand new video interview with director Bob Chinn
Audio interview with actor Howie Gordon aka Richard Pacheco
From The Archives : A Look At The Film Elements for Candy Stripers
Never before seen trims and outtakes
An excerpt from Howie Gordon’s autobiography, Hindsight: True Love and Mischief In The Golden Age Of Porn
Archival image gallery
32 page booklet with essay by Bob Chinn expert Patrick Crain
11x17 double-sided replica one-sheet
Double-sided cover art
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.707692 / 5 from 65 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Blu-ray release of Candy Stripers offers a fantastic restoration, exceptional extras, and top-notch artwork. The film itself is praised for its unique charm, and the interviews provide insightful extras.
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Extras (13%): It was highlighted by customers that the extras on this product were great, with excellent transfer and fantastic extras.
Transfer (13%): Customers raved about the transfer, with many describing it as outstanding and of high standard.
Release (35%): Many customers appreciated the great release of Candy Stripers by Melusine, considering it one of the best releases this year.
Interview (11%): It was observed by customers that the Bob Chinn interview was exceptional and included great extras.
Film (20%): Many customers pointed out that this film is a bit odd in a good way, and the scan looks great.
"Finally this film has rotten a proper restoration and release." — Benjamin M.
"The films is a bit odd in a good way, the scan looks great, and nice extras providing some much needed context" — Tyler E.
"Slipcover artwork looks amazing and the transfer is up to the usual high standard." — Noel H.
Reviews
Bob Chinn classic
"Candy Stripers (1978), directed by Bob Chinn, is a lighthearted adult comedy set in a hospital, following a group of volunteer “candy stripers” whose workday becomes a series of comic encounters and misunderstandings. As a film, Candy Stripers is often remembered less for its plot than for its playful tone and its place in the late-1970s adult cinema scene. Bob Chinn keeps the pacing brisk and leans heavily into broad comedy, giving the film an easygoing, tongue-in-cheek atmosphere rather than a serious narrative approach."
— Tarek E. (3/5)
Finally uncut!
"Great to finally have this classic on disc and UNCUT! Another great Bob Chinn film. Really enjoyed the new Bob Chinn interview along with the Richard Pacheco interview. The excerpt from Pacheco's book is great, but anyone even remotely interested in the Golden Age really should check out the entire book!"
— Nathan M. (5/5)
Melusie release of the year!
"For decades this classic was only ever available in the censored version. It's so good to finally see it UNCUT and in such an amazing restoration! A great example of the fun and whimsical classic XXX films from the Gold Age."
— Tully M. (5/5)
I can only assume next
"I can only assume next year (2027) we'll be getting the uber-deluxe 4K release because Candy Stripers certainly deserves it! Until then, this blu-ray will satisfy most fans - great transfer that is uncut, tons of b-roll/trims never before seen; interviews plus a nice booklet (and slipcover). While I personally feel the movie loses it's direction during the last 1/2 hour, everything that comes before puts it in a class all by itself!"
— Peter R. (5/5)
Candy Stripers FTW
"I’ve ordered several Peekarama titles and have always been happy with them but this was my first Quality X product and WOW, the full Criterion treatment! It’s so good, the transfer and picture quality, excellent, the sound, the extras, the booklet, all so good! Everyone at Melusine and all of the affiliates are all doing spectacular work. Thank you."
— Cameron K. (5/5)
Nurses Just Aren't Like This Anymore
"Not making my top 10, but still not a bad film. The plot is fairly bland. A film very much in the style of Rev. Willie Fistergash. Slipcover artwork looks amazing and the transfer is up to the usual high standard."
— Noel H. (4/5)
Finally released
"Bob Chinn’s Candy Stripers is a quintessential slice of ’70s adult cinema, packed with period charm, playful humor, and the scrappy filmmaking personality that made the era so distinctive. A fun, nostalgic cult curiosity that should hit the spot for fans of vintage exploitation and adult-film history."
— Shane P. (5/5)
A Fun Feature.
"A fun and enjoyable film with an amazing cast. The quality is top notch and the artwork and slipcover are excellent. 5 stars."
— Jordan S. (5/5)
Great restoration
"Great restoration, picture- and sound quality is spot on. Comes with nice booklet and poster."
— Jakob P. (5/5)
Candy Stripers
"Wow, what a kooky and fun escapade into the past..! They don't make 'em like this anymore. The hottest hospital staff I've ever seen, if you're into the 70's stuff. No one leaves that place feeling bad ...😂 Scott"
— Scott E. (5/5)
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