Starring - D'Andre Noire (Psycho Science, The Legend of Skunk Ape), Alyss Winkler (Space Babes from Outer Space, Curse of the Weredeer), and Jessa Jupiter Flux (Murdercise, Debbie Does Demons)
Release Date - 2025
Genre - Thriller
Format - Streaming (Online Screener)
Rating (out of 5):
I love the time in which I grew up. While the late 60s and early 70s exploitation and drive-in era is my favorite time for cinema, I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the films from when I was growing up. Being boring in the 80s and raised in the 90s really gave me a chance to see some outstanding films. I was lucky enough to live through the VHS age along with the 90s cable "box" boom that many of us have lovingly called Skinemax. Premium channels would often get movies after their theatrical run but before they hit home video. This was an awesome way to quickly see a movie without having to run to theaters. However, on some of these channels, especially late at night, they would air erotic flicks and shows aimed toward their adult audiences. Erotic thrillers and women in prison flicks were extremely popular at this time. I know many of us that knew absolutely nothing about the ways of the world because due to our age would sneak into the living room late at night to get a peak of some skin. A few months back Sean Donohue announced that he was working on an erotic thriller, similar to those that ran late at night on Skinemax, starring Erin Brown, Jessa Jupiter Flux, and Alyss Winkler. This was the kind of film I knew GatorBlade would knock out of the park so I quickly said yes when he asked me to check it out!
The film follows a young couple, Todd (Noire) and Hannah (Winkler), who is struggling with their marriage. Todd is a professional photographer with a knack for sleeping with his clients. This has put a strain on their marriage. Hannah's friend Denice (Brown) suggests that they try a sex therapist in hopes of saving what is left of their marriage. This is when things start to take a weird turn. The therapist they hire is a woman that Todd recently hooked up with at his favorite bar and continues to sleep with during their sessions. As they dive deep into their sessions, Todd finds himself at the center of a murder investigation when he finds one of his clients murdered. As he tries to figure out what is going on around him, he soon learns that his therapist has other plans for the two and it doesn't include saving their marriage.
Fatal Desires was exactly like I thought it would be and I loved it. It's the perfect tribute to the late night Skinemax flicks I grew up watching while keeping the GatorBlade identity alive. The film really does feel like the erotic thrillers you could catch late at night during the late 90s and has the hottest cast in the indie scene. It may not be my favorite GatorBlade flick but it's easily one of Sean's best films to date. The acting in this one is great with many of my favorite actresses appearing in the film. Being born in the late 80s and raised in the 90s means I hit my teenage years in the late 90s and early 2000s which was when Misty Mundae was making a name for herself with films like The Infamous Bondage Murders, Duck! The Carbine High Massacre, Satan's School for Lust, and Screaming Dead just to name a few. I've been a fan of hers for over 20 years and I love seeing her continue to appear in genre titles. She does a great job in Fatal Desires but I am a bit disappointed in how little she was used. I would have loved to see her get more screen time. I'm also a huge fan of Alyss Winkler and Jessa Jupiter Flux. Both are phenomenal actresses that never disappoint. They are just as gorgeous as they are talented. With all that being said, the star of the show is D'Andre Noire who delivers a phenomenal performance. His character is very grounded and he does a hell of a job bringing him to life. The story for this one is simple and predictable but you don't watch films like this for a compelling story. It is a fun story when you mix in the nudity and the great performances from the cast. Finally, the film does have a little blood and some make-up effects but those wanting some great gore will be very disappointed. However, if beautiful women showing it all is something you are interested in then this film is for you. Overall, Fatal Desires is another great flick from indie heavyweight GatorBlade Films. It's a fantastic flick that has plenty of thrills and skin. I highly recommend it
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