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Pool Party
Collection of five short films from Falcon Studios. "Pool Film" (a.k.a. "13-Inch King," "Poolside Sex," "Hung Like A Horse," "Mike Spaulding And Friend," "Mike Spaulding," "King," "Poolside") — Featuring the immortal John Holmes in one of only three all-male action films in his legendary career. "Ray Fuller = Man" (a.k.a. "Ballin' With Ray," "Ray Fuller," "Ray Fuller No. 3," "Levi Stud," "Giant Cock") — Ray comes home from a hard day's work and wants a hard afternoon's fuckin' from his young blond lover. "Tradesmen" (a.k.a. "Bill Eld," "Hustler") — Hot two- and three-way action featuring porn superstar Bill Eld. "AWOL" (a.k.a. "AWOL Sailor," "The Three Way," "Threesome," "Man To Man Equals Sex," "Teenage Orgy") — Three young guys hole up in a cheap hotel for an orgy of sucking cock, shrimping, rimming and screwing. "Taste My Love" (a.k.a. "Golden Shower") — Dean gives his partner's ass and mouth a workout in a lush green forest.
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers throws a wild pool party at a secluded mansion, unaware that a killer is lurking nearby. As the night progresses and the revelry intensifies, the teens begin to fall victim to the mysterious assailant one by one. The party devolves into a desperate fight for survival as they try to uncover the killer's identity before everyone is eliminated.
Critical Reception
Pool Party is generally considered a low-budget, forgettable entry in the slasher genre of the early 1980s. While it attempts to emulate the popular teen-slasher films of its era, it's often criticized for its weak plot, underdeveloped characters, and predictable scares. It has gained a small cult following among hardcore horror fans for its obscurity and earnest, if flawed, execution.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks the tension and inventiveness of better-known slashers.
Features a generic plot with forgettable characters.
Some viewers appreciate its unintentional camp value and obscurity.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Pool Party (1980)' is not readily available, making it difficult to ascertain general audience sentiment. The film is not widely discussed on public platforms.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in just 18 days on a very low budget, a common practice for exploitation horror films of the era looking to capitalize on trends.
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