Seiichirō Yamaguchi, a Japanese screenwriter, contributed significantly to the exploitation genre with his work on Wet Lips (1972). This film showcases a bold narrative style that reflects the provocative themes prevalent in 1970s Japanese cinema. Yamaguchi's writing captures the essence of the era's underground film movement, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. His unique voice in Wet Lips positions him as an intriguing figure in the landscape of cult cinema, where his contributions continue to resonate.
Wet Lips
A psychiatrist interested in how people get to where they are in space and time, interviews individuals involved in crime as we see the events though flashback. Chickie & Buster, cruise along in their VW bus and kidnap a school girl hitch hiking. They abuse and rape and then arrive at a suburban home where Buster attacks the owner. A neighbor, Brigitte Maier, comes over to visit and is also attacked. Finally the husband, who has spent the day with a call girl, comes home and after being attacked by one of the women he turns the tables and saves the day.
