Taboo I-II-III-IV -1979-1985-
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-1979-1985- | Taboo I-ii-iii-iv

Today, original 35mm prints of Taboo I (1979) sell for thousands of dollars. The complete set of Taboo I-II-III-IV on rare VHS or Beta from 1979-1985 is considered the "Holy Grail" of Golden Age collectors. Restoration projects have been launched to save these films from nitrate decay, recognizing them as "historically significant" to American independent cinema.

The Taboo series, released between 1979 and 1985, stands as one of the most commercially successful and culturally significant franchises in the history of the adult film industry. The series is renowned for elevating the "taboo" genre—specifically focusing on incestuous themes—into big-budget, narrative-driven productions. Unlike the "loops" or purely vignette-based adult content of the time, Taboo prioritized character development, acting, and cinematography, helping to legitimize the "adult feature" as a viable theatrical product during the waning years of the porno chic era.

The final film of the original run (before the series devolved into unrelated numbered sequels) focused on the children from previous films now coming of age. Kay Parker returns as Barbara, now older and serving as a matriarch burdened by her past. The film tries to wrap up storylines, offering a somewhat melancholic look at consequences — including separation, guilt, and fractured relationships. The production is noticeably slicker (early 1980s video aesthetic), but the raw edge of the 1979 original is gone. Still, for fans, it provides closure: Barbara’s final monologue is a somber reflection on love and damage. Taboo I-II-III-IV -1979-1985-

By 1982, the adult industry was suffering from VHS tape piracy. Taboo II was one of the first films to combat this by packaging itself as a "serial drama." Viewers had to rent Taboo to understand the emotional trauma of Taboo II. This marketing strategy created a passionate fandom. The keyword "Taboo I-II-III-IV -1979-1985-" started appearing in underground catalogs as a single, continuous saga rather than four separate films.

"Taboo I-II-III-IV -1979-1985-"

To the uninitiated, that string of Roman numerals and dates looks like a cryptic code or perhaps a dusty library filing system. But to connoisseurs of adult cinema history, those numbers represent a watershed moment—the "Golden Age" of the-taboo genre.

Between 1979 and 1985, the adult film industry was in a state of transition. The comedic, plot-heavy romps of the early 70s were fading, making way for the "video age." But right in the middle of this shift came a series that proved adult films could still carry production value, genuine tension, and yes, a plot that audiences actually cared about (even if they were reluctant to admit it). Today, original 35mm prints of Taboo I (1979)

The Taboo series wasn’t just popular; it was a phenomenon. It launched the career of Kay Parker, defined the "forbidden" sub-genre, and set a standard for sequels that few other franchises have matched.

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