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Review: The Pink Ladies (1980)




Tags: Richard MahlerRoger Watkinsvintage pornogolden ageSamantha FoxKandi BarbourRobin ByrdChristine De Shaffer


This is an adult film that follows a group of four Manhattan housewives and their daily adventures in sexual exploration. It's a fun and creative take on the classic genre formula, offering a healthy dose of comedy and bizarre scenes to keep you entertained. It all begins when Lori (the stunning Samantha Fox), Kay (a very sexy Kandi Barbour), Jane (Robin Byrd), and Leslie (Christine De Shaffer) enjoy a game of racquetball at the gym while being watched by a guy who fantasizes about them, imagining their first passionate encounter.
Richard Mahler (Roger Watkins) is a longtime favorite in classic hardcore cinema ("Her Name Was Lisa," "Corruption," etc.), but even when he's making a minor film like this, he demonstrates a rare talent. Although he achieved greater notoriety with B-movie erotica, Watkins displays an admirably light and carefree touch here with this highly enjoyable comedy about the carnal fantasies of four housewives and their respective husbands. The eventful, episodic narrative moves at a breakneck pace, while the playful, bawdy sense of humor enhances the fun even more. The sex scenes are energetic, exciting, and even quite imaginative.