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A gold rush, a cathouse heist, and one cursed bracelet that won't stay lost.
TMDB
70

Basic Elements (1998)

sleazy westernerotic noircursed treasure

Overview

...On the way to register the claim, he stops at the local cathouse where the girls seduce and rob him. The town blacksmith forges a bracelet from the yellow metal but the girls lose it in a hold up. Many years later it's found and falls into the hands of the prospector's great granddaughter. Guaranteed to appeal to your most basic instincts!

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Content warning
greed and corruptionsexual power dynamicsgenerational karmathe American dream rotted

Standout Aspects

Costume

Period lingerie that somehow exists in 1898 and 1998 simultaneously.

Production

Genuine saloon sets that deserved a better script.

Best for:Solo: Late night curiosity that you'll deny tomorrow.·Background: Perfect for when you want plot with your, uh, atmosphere.
Heads up:Sexual Content: It's a 90s erotic western—everyone's naked and nobody's happy.
Stuart Canterbury

Director

Stuart Canterbury

ReleasedJun 17, 1998
Runtime1h 23m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feellight
Pleasure Productions

Top Cast

Jill Kelly

Jill Kelly

Stephanie Swift

Stephanie Swift

Alexandra Silk

Alexandra Silk

Rebecca Lord

Rebecca Lord

Sindee Coxx

Sindee Coxx

Rayne

Rayne

Chandler

Chandler

Lauren Montgomery

Lauren Montgomery

Alex Dane

Alex Dane

Mike Horner

Mike Horner

Nick East

Nick East

Kyle Stone

Kyle Stone

Ian Daniels

Ian Daniels

Christian Steele

Christian Steele

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Stuart Canterbury made his name in late-night cable erotica, often shooting entire features in under a week.

Cultural

This 1998 release rode the final wave of 'Skinemax' prestige before internet accessibility killed the genre's theatrical market.

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