Sex toys, science experiments, and frustrated libidos collide in this 1976 indie comedy.
THE BOOBY HATCH
A scientific genius invents equipment that tests the erotic levels of people. He sets out to find subjects for his experiments.
The Booby Hatch is a 1976 American comedy and science fiction film directed by John A. Russo and Rudy Ricci about a sex toy shop with an experimental system to measure the sex drives of its clientele and the frustrations of its staff.
Synopsis
- Directors
- John A. Russo, Rudy Ricci
- Writers
- John A. Russo, Rudy Ricci
- Release
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Comedy, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- The Liberation of Cherry Janowski, Dirty Book Store, Original title: The Booby Hatch
Why Cult
This film centers on a shop with a device that scientifically measures sexual desire—because the seventies just had to try.
Directed and written by John A. Russo and Rudy Ricci, this R-rated romp shows off the offbeat sensibilities of the city's underground film scene.
Expect panty sniffing, public nudity, and enough sexual experimentation to fill an entire grindhouse double bill.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Booby Hatch about? +
It's about a sex toy shop that uses experimental equipment to measure the sex drives of its customers, centering on Cherry Jankowski and her complicated love life.
When was The Booby Hatch released? +
The Booby Hatch was released in 1976.
Who directed The Booby Hatch? +
John A. Russo and Rudy Ricci directed The Booby Hatch.
How long is The Booby Hatch? +
The Booby Hatch has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is The Booby Hatch? +
The Booby Hatch is a comedy and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Booby Hatch? +
You can watch The Booby Hatch on SassyFlix.
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