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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Harriet (Lisa De Leeuw; Dixie Ray: Hollywood Star) lives a repressed existence, working as a secretary in a Manhattan office. After discovering that her boss is secretly seeing a prostitute named Lucy (Lee Carroll; The Seductress), Harriet works up the courage to approach her to see if she can help her overcome her inhibitions. As the two women, from very different walks of life, become closer and closer friends, eventually moving in together, Lucy begins to feel that she's loosing her identity to Harriet's benefit.
A complex psychological drama written and directed by Henri Pachard (Babylon Pink), MASCARA features supporting performances from Lisa Cintrice, Tiffany Clark, Ron Jeremy, Bobby Astyr and Robert Kerman (R. Bolla). Produced, photographed and (uncredited) co-directed by Roberta Findlay, and scored by Walter Sear, MASCARA is an unforgettable exploration into the sexual psyche and comes to Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome, newly restored in 2k from its original negative and featuring new interviews with Findlay as well as co-star Lee Carroll, both moderated by historian Casey Scott.
directed by: Henri Pachard & Roberta Findlay
starring: Lisa De Leeuw, Lee Carroll, Lisa Cintrice, Tiffany Clark, Ron Jeremy, Bobby Astyr, Robert Kerman
1983 / 83 min / 1.85:1
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Overall rating: 4.638889 / 5 from 72 reviews.
This Blu-ray/DVD combo of the film Mascara is highly recommended for fans of 70s and 80s hardcore, praised for its excellent performances, fantastic cast, and great transfer. The film is noted for its interesting title, high production values, and fantastic special features. Lisa De Leeuw's performance is particularly highlighted.
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"One of the masterpieces of early 80s hardcore, top quality presentation from VS. Highly recommended and essential. Pachard is credited as co-director with Roberta Findlay who also produced and was on cinematography duties, we also get a great commentary track with her and the incredible Casey Scott. Indispensable release. Lisa De Leeuw is a filmmaker’s dream."
"Frustrated good girl gets instruction on being nasty from a tough escort, plenty of verbal discipline and commands! A little mean, but hot. Some moody filmmaking between the sex scenes, a touch of NY street moments, all together a good movie featuring the sexy Lisa De Leeuw."
"Henri Pachard & Roberta Findlay are one of the greatest teams in film history (yes, film, not just adult film), and this is one of their greatest achievements. A truly emotional journey that culminates in a gut punch of a beautiful ending."
"Surprisingly somber tone for a sex film. There's an interesting melancholy that sufuses it, but that works for the film, not against it. I enjoyed it a lot."
"Nice release of a cute little porno from the 80's. Great to see Lisa De Leeuw back again in a major role. Fun scenes and a cute little backstory. Good release with reversible art and nice restoration overall."
"such a shame i couldnt get a slip, movie is good"
"Roberta Findlay reminds a fascinating and compelling director"
"Rather a gripping story to this one with a classic tale of a repressed secretary becoming unrepressed. Calling it a complex psychological drama is a bit of a stretch but there is at least a plot. This has lashings of 80's style and some informative extras, it's a good set."
"Lisa De Leeuw is great. She's definitely one of my favorites. The transfer looked really terrific."
"A decent but not very sexy offering from Roberta Findlay. Fantastic special features and a great restoration on this 80's porn."
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