: The story focuses on the uninhibited artist Dana ( Suzannah French ), known for her "weird tableaux," and the shy, unattainable Sondra Jo ( Lisa Sue Corey ). Artistic Direction and "Extra Quality"
: The poet-in-residence who performs musical numbers, including "Return to Romance". Emily (Lysa Thatcher) : A resident sculptress and Ben's primary love interest. Lenny (Herschel Savage) : A foul-mouthed "Beat poet" who acts as a foil to Ben. Dana (Suzannah French) taboo vii the wild and the innocent 1989 ful extra quality
Have you seen the "extra quality" version of Taboo VII? What do you think—is it a forgotten gem or a cinematic misfire? Share your thoughts below! : The story focuses on the uninhibited artist
Here is where the rabbit hole deepens. A significant controversy surrounds the production of Taboo VII . Longtime fans and experts argue that this film is essentially a "con job" of the 1980s adult video market. Lenny (Herschel Savage) : A foul-mouthed "Beat poet"
According to the film's profile on The Movie Database (TMDB) , the production featured a massive ensemble cast of Golden Age adult performers: Character Role Ben Brookfield (Poet) Lysa Thatcher Emily (Sculptress) Suzannah French Dana (Experimental Painter) Herschel Savage Lenny (Beat Poet) Jamie Gillis Liz's Friend Mai Lin
| Item | Information | |------|-------------| | | John “Jack” C. McAllister (pseudonym used for many titles in the Taboo line). | | Producer | Steven L. Wiles (executive producer for the Taboo franchise). | | Screenplay | Written by James D. Porter , credited as “J.D. Porter”. | | Cinematography | Larry J. Stevens – noted for using soft‑focus lighting to give a “dream‑like” aesthetic. | | Editor | Karen D. Shaw – edited the original cut and later oversaw the remaster for the Extra Quality release. | | Music | Score composed by Mark S. Vargo , featuring synth‑driven ambient tracks typical of late‑80s erotic cinema. | | Production Company | Eros International Studios (a subsidiary of the larger Taboo brand). | | Distribution | Initially distributed on VHS by Vivid Entertainment , later re‑released on DVD by Hustler Video and a limited edition Blu‑ray by Aphrodite Media . | | Filming Locations | Primarily shot in suburban Los Angeles, California; interior scenes were filmed on a set that doubled as a family home. | | Budget | Estimated at $150,000–$200,000 (modest by mainstream standards, but sizable for the adult‑film market of the era). |