Valerie Marron, born Valerie Merians in 1955, made her mark in the world of adult cinema with her role in Aphrodisiac (1972). Known for her connection to the vibrant New York music scene, she frequented iconic venues like CBGB while navigating a tumultuous personal life. Marron transitioned from adult films to music, reflecting the era's experimental spirit. Her journey through the gritty underbelly of 70s New York gives Aphrodisiac a unique lens into the cultural landscape of that time.
Aphrodisiac
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.