1980 - Taboo 1

Mike Ranger as Paul is adequate — handsome, young, eager — but the film belongs to Parker. Dorothy LeMay as Gina (the nosy, sexually open friend) and Juliet Anderson as the “other woman” provide contrast: casual hedonism vs. Barbara’s tortured soul.

(Mike Ranger), Barbara experiences a growing sexual awakening. After witnessing an orgy and being encouraged by her sexually liberated friend, Gina, Barbara eventually acts on her fantasies regarding her son. Critics note that the film frames this transition through the lens of a woman's rejection by society and her husband, eventually finding liberation through a social "taboo". Historical and Cultural Significance taboo 1 1980

This film is the first in a massive series; many viewers look for "Taboo 1" specifically to see the original story that started the franchise. Critical Reception Mike Ranger as Paul is adequate — handsome,