Quentin Masters made his mark in the late 1970s as the director of The Stud (1978), a film that exemplifies the bold aesthetics and themes of the erotic thriller genre. Set against a backdrop of opulence and desire, Masters' direction captures the essence of the era's exploration of sexuality and power dynamics. His work invites viewers into a world where ambition and seduction intertwine, solidifying his place in the cult cinema conversation.
The Stud
Fontaine Khaled (Joan Collins) is the London wife of a wealthy Arab businessman. She spends his money on her nightclub, Hobo, and her rather hedonistic partying lifestyle. She hires a handsome manager, Tony (Oliver Tobias), to run her club, but it is understood that his job security is dependent on his satisfying her nymphomaniac demands. Tony loses interest in Fontaine, as she treats him like a plaything, and turns his attention to her young stepdaughter Alexandra Khaled (Emma Jacobs), who uses him to get back at Fontaine after she discovers a video tape of Fontaine and Tony having sex in the Khaleds' private elevator, essentially cheating on her father. Fontaine then dumps Tony and is divorced by her husband for adultery.
