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Fantasy Cult Classic

Bohemian jealousy, mystical earrings, and erotic intrigue swirl at the Cocoa Poodle bar.

THE SEX CYCLE

A whirlpool of lust!

1967 · 01:13:00 · NR · Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

The Cocoa Poodle bar is the central meeting place for the denizens of a bohemian suburban area. Janet, a rather colorless model, is jealous of her artist/mentor Tanya, who attracts the attention of all the local guys. An exotic card-reader offers her a pair of earrings which will give her power over others. She soon becomes the center of attention, but commits a fatal error.

Quick Answer
What is The Sex Cycle about?

The Sex Cycle is a 1967 American fantasy film directed by Joseph W. Sarno about a model who, fueled by jealousy, acquires magical earrings that give her power over others in a bohemian suburban bar scene.

Key Facts
Director
Joseph W. Sarno
Writer
Joseph W. Sarno
Release
1967
Runtime
1h 13m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Fantasy
Also Known As
The Love Cycle, The Thrill Cycle, Original title: The Sex Cycle

The SassyFlix Take

Joseph W. Sarno puts jealousy, magical jewelry, and suburban ennui on a collision course in this slice of 1967 exploitation fantasy. The Cocoa Poodle bar hosts a parade of artists, models, and would-be seducers, but it's a pair of supernatural earrings that really gets the night going. Come for the erotica, stay for the cautionary tale.
From the Vault

Proof that even a suburban bar can be ground zero for erotic fantasy—just add earrings.

Why Cult

Magical Earrings Motif

A mystical pair of earrings offers power and attention, turning jealousy into a supernatural game of desire.

Bohemian Bar Setting

The Cocoa Poodle bar is the hub for suburban artists, models, and oddballs, grounding the film in a distinctively offbeat milieu.

Sarno’s Exploitation Touch

Director Joseph W. Sarno weaves together eroticism, jealousy, and fantasy in a way only 1960s independent cinema could.

Female Envy and Power

Janet’s transformation from overlooked model to center of attention explores themes of envy, agency, and consequence.

Film Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sex Cycle about? +

The Sex Cycle centers on Janet, a model whose jealousy leads her to accept magical earrings from a card-reader, granting her power over others in a bohemian bar setting—until her newfound influence takes a dark turn.

When was The Sex Cycle released? +

The Sex Cycle was released in 1967.

Who directed The Sex Cycle? +

Joseph W. Sarno directed The Sex Cycle.

How long is The Sex Cycle? +

The Sex Cycle has a runtime of 73 minutes.

What genre is The Sex Cycle? +

The Sex Cycle is a fantasy film.

Where can I watch The Sex Cycle? +

The Sex Cycle is available to watch on SassyFlix.