Maxine Wasa emerged in the 1980s, contributing to the bold and provocative landscape of cult cinema. In Porky's (1981), she plays a memorable role that captures the raucous spirit of the era, while in Savage Beach (1989), she further cements her place in the genre with a performance that embraces the film's over-the-top action and eroticism. Wasa's work in these films reflects the unabashed exploration of sexuality and humor that defines much of the cult film canon.
Savage Beach
Donna and Taryn are federal drug enforcement agents based in the Hawaiian isles. Upon the success of a drug bust, they receive a call from Shane Aviation to fly an emergency package of vaccine from Molokai to Knox Island. Unbeknownst to them, Philippine representative Martinez has convinced Captain Andreas to use a reconnaissance satellite to locate a sunken ship laden with gold that the Japanese had pilfered during World War II. Meanwhile, a storm forces Donna and Taryn to land their plane on a remote island which harbors the gold. The hijinks ensue when they are joined by a host of nefarious types who have learned of the gold’s location.
