Tina Russell, an American adult film actress, made her mark in the early 1970s with her role in Is There Sex After Death? (1971). Known for her collaborations with her husband, Jason Russell, she brought a unique presence to the screen that resonated with the era's exploration of sexuality and taboo. In Is There Sex After Death?, she navigates the provocative questions of life and desire, contributing to the film's status within the cult cinema landscape. Tina's work reflects the bold experimentation of the time, making her a noteworthy figure in the genre.
Is There Sex After Death?
This film is a crazy quilt of tongue in cheek vignettes, all spoofing the sexual revolution of the 70’s. It is great dirty satire featuring some of the best improvisational comedians of the era, including Buck Henry and the hilarious Marshall Efron. Many of the movie’s funniest sequences take place at the Bureau of Sexological Investigation where the head doctor, Alan Abel, instructs his patients on solving a variety of weirdly humorous maladies. There are also real on the street interviews with Abel and an inspired group of people. Throw in a topless string quartet, a pornographic opera, life inside a nudist camp, and a marvelous bit with an X-rated filmmaker, and you have a constant barrage of laughs. The most comical scene is The International Sex Bowl sequence at the end, which remains a classic piece of comedy. Highly recommended.
