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Fantasy Cult Classic

A mad scientist, lobster transformations, and taboo tropical escapades.

APHRODISIAC

The whole country's eating it!

1972 · 1h 12m · NR · Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

Eccentric Professor Leviticus Wirtsus is obsessed with crossbreeding animals of different species. His research leads Wirtsus to discover a LSD-type substance called Fongaluli.

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What is Aphrodisiac about?

Aphrodisiac is a 1972 American fantasy film directed by Eduardo Cemano about a mad professor whose discovery of a hallucinogenic plant transforms his pet lobster into a woman and sends him on an erotic island odyssey.

Synopsis

Eccentric Professor Leviticus Wirtsus is obsessed with crossbreeding animals of different species. His research leads Wirtsus to discover a LSD-type substance called Fongaluli.

The leaves of this substance cause Wirtsus' beloved lobster Shirly to transform into a beautiful human female. However, unless Shirly has a steady supply of Fongaluli leaves she will revert back to being a lobster. Wirtsus goes to a remote tropical island to find more Fongaluli leaves. During his travels Wirtsus encounters a libidinous female giant, a merry family of incest practicing freaks, a helpful sailor, and a fearsome jungle witch.
Details & Specs
Director
Eduardo Cemano
Writers
Alvin Bojar, Eduardo Cemano
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 12m
Language
English
Genres
Fantasy
Also Known As
Aphrodisiac

Why Cult

Psychedelic Transformation Plot

Experience the bizarre spectacle of a lobster turning into a woman via a hallucinogenic leaf, all thanks to a mad scientist’s experiments.

Boundary-Breaking Sexuality

The film boldly ventures into taboo territory: incestuous families, MILFs, and explicit erotic acts populate this X-rated fantasy island.

Cult Underground Cast

Spot infamous names like Jamie Gillis and Georgina Spelvin in uncredited roles, plus a memorable turn from Persephone Black as Shirly the Lobster Girl.

Sexploitation With A Twist

This isn’t just skin flick fare—it’s independent sexploitation filtered through fantasy, complete with a libidinous female giant and a jungle witch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aphrodisiac about? +

Aphrodisiac follows Professor Leviticus Wirtsus after his experiments create a substance that transforms his pet lobster into a woman, leading him to a wild, sex-fueled quest on a tropical island.

When was Aphrodisiac released? +

Aphrodisiac was released in 1972.

Who directed Aphrodisiac? +

Aphrodisiac was directed by Eduardo Cemano.

How long is Aphrodisiac? +

Aphrodisiac has a runtime of 72 minutes.

What genre is Aphrodisiac? +

Aphrodisiac is a fantasy film with erotic and sexploitation elements.

Where can I watch Aphrodisiac? +

Aphrodisiac is available to stream on SassyFlix.