The Sex Serum of Dr. Blake
The Sex Serum of Dr. Blake

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The Sex Serum of Dr. Blake

1970
Movie
88 min
English

Previously lost exploitation film about a youth serum and the crooks who try to steal it.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jean-François DavyGenres: Erotic, Comedy

Plot Summary

A scientist develops a serum that amplifies sexual desire in women. His experiments lead to a series of humorous and chaotic situations as he attempts to control the serum's effects and navigate his own complicated personal life. The film explores themes of desire, control, and the unexpected consequences of scientific ambition.

Critical Reception

While not a critical darling, 'The Sex Serum of Dr. Blake' was noted for its provocative premise and comedic approach to its adult themes. It found a modest audience within the erotic cinema niche of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold, albeit campy, exploration of sexual desire.

  • Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on eroticism over substance.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or mixed, with some viewers finding it an amusing, albeit dated, erotic comedy from its time.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of French erotic comedies in the late 1960s and early 1970s that pushed boundaries for mainstream cinema at the time.

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