A summer on Fire Island turns into a boundary-pushing journey of sexual liberation and taboo.
BARBARA
Your duty is to go forth and freak out the world
A teen joins friends on Fire Island for summer where they have various sexual encounters. She seduces her brother then they try to influence their parents' views.
Quick Answer
Barbara is a 1970 American drama, horror, and romance film directed by Walter Burns about a teenage girl's sexually charged summer on Fire Island, where she seduces her brother and they attempt to sway their parents to embrace their new lifestyle.
Programmer's Pick
Where most films of its era flirt with controversy, Barbara jumps in headfirst, mixing sexploitation with a psychotronic sensibility. Fire Island is the perfect playground for this sexually liberated cast of characters, and the film’s willingness to cross every imaginable line makes it a rare beast even among cult oddities.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The notorious Fire Island setting amplifies the film's exploration of sexual freedom and unconventional relationships.
Incest, group sex, and open relationships are just the beginning—this film dares to go where most wouldn't.
A full-throttle blend of explicit content, bizarre situations, and cult sensibilities defines this psychotronic experience.
Barbara and her friends' pursuit of pleasure pushes past social boundaries, offering a candid look at 1970s sexual politics.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Barbara released? +
Barbara was released in 1970.
Who directed Barbara? +
Barbara was directed by Walter Burns.
How long is Barbara? +
Barbara has a runtime of 97 minutes.
What genre is Barbara? +
Barbara is a drama, horror, and romance film.
Where can I watch Barbara? +
Barbara is available to stream on SassyFlix.
