Russ Meyer’s six-segment ode to buxom beauty and unapologetic nudity, straight from 1961.
EROTICA
Step past the curtain. Witness the ultimate temptation.
A lurid journey into female sexuality told in six segments: "Naked Innocence", "Beauties, Bubbles, and H2O", "The Bear and the Bare","Nudists on the High Seas", "The Nymphs" and "The Bikini Busters".
Erotica is a 1961 American comedy-documentary directed by Russ Meyer that explores female sexuality through six provocative segments.
Synopsis
- Director
- Russ Meyer
- Writers
- Russ Meyer, Jack Moran
- Release
- 1961
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy, Documentary
Why Cult
The film serves up female sexuality in six distinct chapters, each with its own playful premise.
Directed by exploitation legend Russ Meyer, whose signature style and obsession with curves are on full display.
A prime example of 1960s American sexploitation, delivered before the genre hit the mainstream.
With a cast of self-assured women, including Sherry Knight and Althea Currier, the film leans into its celebration of the female form.
Themes & Keywords
Questions from the Vault
What is Erotica about? +
Erotica charts a lurid, comedic journey into female sexuality across six themed segments, directed by Russ Meyer.
When was Erotica released? +
Erotica was released in 1961.
Who directed Erotica? +
Erotica was directed by Russ Meyer.
How long is Erotica? +
Erotica has a runtime of 68 minutes.
What genre is Erotica? +
Erotica is a comedy-documentary with strong sexploitation and erotic elements.
Where can I watch Erotica? +
Erotica is available for streaming on SassyFlix.
