Sheila Ruskin, born in 1946 in England, brings a unique presence to the world of cult cinema with her performances in A Promise of Bed (1970) and Passion Potion (1971). In A Promise of Bed, she navigates the complexities of desire and betrayal, while in Passion Potion, she delivers a captivating portrayal that reflects the era's exploration of erotic themes. With a background in television and stage, Ruskin's work in these films highlights her ability to embody characters that resonate within the realms of exploitation and giallo, making her a noteworthy figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
A Promise of Bed
Three part 'trilogy of comedy'. In 'This' Susan Stress, a fading sex symbol attempts to win the lead in a movie by seducing the son of a film producer only to make a fool of herself in a case of mistaken identity. In 'That' George is a depressed middle aged loner whose suicide attempt is interrupted by the arrival of a child-like hippy girl who proceeds to turn his life on its head. While in 'The Other' Harold, an avid sex film fan and taxi driver, crashes his cab after being distracted by the leggy charms of his latest passenger. Suffering a thump on the head, Harold has bizarre hallucinations and ends up being chased around a forest by shapely girls. Story 1 - Susan Stress (Vanda Hudson), a sex-crazed actress desperate for a role in a film, lures the producer's son (Dennis Waterman) into her apartment by persuading him to take raunchy photographs of her. Story 2 - George (Victor Spinetti), a depressed loner on the brink of suicide, receives a visit from a young hippy girl (Vanessa Howard), who brings her friends to his apartment after believing it to be the location of a swinging party with a suicide theme. Story 3 - A lascivious taxi driver (John Bird) takes a mysterious sexy girl (Yutte Stensgaard) to an isolated countryside retreat, and becomes involved in a psychedelic world of bizarre hallucinations.
