Bohemian jealousy, mystical earrings, and erotic intrigue swirl at the Cocoa Poodle bar.
THE SEX CYCLE
A whirlpool of lust!
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.
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.
- 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
Proof that even a suburban bar can be ground zero for erotic fantasy—just add earrings.
Why Cult
A mystical pair of earrings offers power and attention, turning jealousy into a supernatural game of desire.
The Cocoa Poodle bar is the hub for suburban artists, models, and oddballs, grounding the film in a distinctively offbeat milieu.
Director Joseph W. Sarno weaves together eroticism, jealousy, and fantasy in a way only 1960s independent cinema could.
Janet’s transformation from overlooked model to center of attention explores themes of envy, agency, and consequence.
Film Details
Themes & Keywords
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.