Dangerous Stuff
Throbbing, sobbing, and hot from Broadway, Cecil Howard’s Dangerous Stuff delivers that kind of grinding, wrenching, wild sex that can drive a man to drink. Jerry, who drinks, loves Lanie, a rich, beautiful cock-teaser. Their story is explicitly enacted before a live audience. The curtain rises as Jerry tries to talk Lanie into getting him off by phone! Furious, she rejects him. He’s heartbroken. He decides to hang himself, for revenge. As he clumsily ties a noose around his neck, his life, which has been lusty, flashes before his eyes. The audience groans as girl after fabulous wet girl appears.
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Plot Summary
A detective goes undercover to infiltrate a dangerous crime family that is involved in drug trafficking and murder. As he gets deeper into the organization, he finds himself questioning his own morality and the line between good and evil begins to blur.
Critical Reception
Dangerous Stuff received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its gritty portrayal of crime and corruption, while others found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere and solid performances, particularly from Don Johnson.
- Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of originality in its crime drama elements.
- Some reviewers noted its effective depiction of the psychological toll of undercover work.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Dangerous Stuff are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reception. Some viewers appreciated the thriller aspects and the cast's efforts, while others found the film to be dated and unremarkable compared to other crime dramas of its era.
Fun Fact
Although the film was released in 1985, it was originally filmed in 1981 and underwent significant delays before its eventual release.
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