42 Hot Action Movies from the 80s
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Zoom Up: The Beaver Book GirlMovie · 1981 · 63mThis is a sexually charged mystery set in the adult magazine world. A woman is violently attacked in an abandoned factory, and her attacker flees, leaving behind a pile of money. Years later, a photographer known for photographing schoolgirls is challenged when a captivating woman offers to be his next model. This woman was once a prominent figure in the adult magazines, but she's concealing a dark past and may be a fugitive. Can the photographer resist her dangerous allure?IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.8 - 2
Officer with a RoseMovie · 1987 · 103mZagreb, 1945. As the war ends, Matilda, a wealthy widow of a war hero, must take in a boarder in her large apartment. The handsome Lt. Horvat, a communist housing officer, arranges for his fiancée to be her new roommate. Matilda is gentle and full-figured, while Lilijana is sharp, thin, and outspoken about revolution. The lieutenant is drawn to both women, though he is more attracted to Matilda. His situation eases when Lilijana is transferred, but his commander demands he choose between his career and his affair with his fiancée.IMDb 7.5TMDB 5.9 - 3
VarietyMovie · 1985 · 101m · DramaA shy young woman takes a job selling tickets at a Times Square adult cinema, drawn into a world of hidden desires. As she works, she becomes increasingly fascinated by pornography, and the people who watch it. She develops a particular interest in some of the cinema's unusual customers, glimpsing their lives of wealth and power. These encounters reveal her own hidden desires and a surprising ability to deceive. The film explores sexuality and self-discovery, examining societal expectations, set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s Times Square, and the protagonist’s journey toward freedom.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.2 - 4
Two Strange WomenMovie · 1981 · 88mIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 5
The Public WomanMovie · 1984 · 113m · DramaA young actress's life changes dramatically when she's selected for a film based on Dostoyevsky's 'The Possessed.' The film's mysterious Czech director, living in Paris, grows closely involved with her. Their relationship intensifies, making it difficult for the actress to distinguish between her role and reality.
She is pressured into pretending to be the late wife of a fellow Czech immigrant and, manipulated by the director, asked to commit a dangerous political act. The actress grapples with the moral implications of this real-life situation while trying to build her career. This film is a complex story about identity, manipulation, and the merging of art and life.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 6
First DesiresMovie · 1983 · 93m · Drama, RomanceThree young women travel to a beautiful island hoping for romance. Their trip takes an unexpected turn when a shipwreck strands them and separates them across the island. Each woman journeys to find love and learn more about herself, meeting various people along the way. Through their experiences, they discover strength, understanding, and the different ways love can exist.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.3 - 7
Daughters of EveMovie · 1985 · 125mIn the isolated Ilongo countryside, several women experience sexual abuse at the hands of local men. Two sisters develop a rivalry for Simon, the village's most handsome man, one deeply affected by past trauma and the strict religious beliefs instilled because of it.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.0 - 8
Sexual Perversions of a Married WomanMovie · 1981 · 98mEmmanuelle, a proud aristocrat who often mistreats her servants, has her life irrevocably altered when she is raped by three of them. The experience unexpectedly awakens a newfound sexual freedom within her. She persuades her husband that sharing intimacy with others will strengthen their bond. However, Emmanuelle eventually discovers a troubling side to this new erotic lifestyle.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.5 - 9
Amazon JailMovie · 1982 · 99mIn the Amazon, a group of young women are abducted by a cult that worships the devil and intends to trade them as slaves. Several of the women manage to escape, but their captors pursue them deep into the jungle. The women must unite to fight back against those who took them.IMDb 3.9TMDB 4.1 - 10
Porno: Situación límiteMovie · 1982 · 95mA rarely seen erotic film from the 1980s.IMDb 4.4TMDB 3.4 - 11
A Summer in St. TropezMovie · 1983 · 59mSeven young women spend two days together in a secluded house near Saint-Tropez. They share a bedroom and enjoy simple pleasures: waking, showering, eating breakfast, playing, swimming, having picnics, riding bikes, gathering flowers, and laughing. Anne returns a horse to Renaud, and the next day they meet by the pier. The film concludes with the group celebrating the couple.IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.3 - 12
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss OsbourneMovie · 1981 · 92m · HorrorIn 19th century London, a sinister figure crashes Dr. Henry Jekyll's engagement party to Miss Fanny Osbourne, turning a celebration into a night of violence and immorality. The intruder reveals themself as a sex maniac, and their disturbing actions expose questions about hidden identities, societal expectations, and the ambiguity of good and evil in Victorian society. The film combines suspense, mystery, and psychological drama to explore morality and desire, leaving a lasting impression.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6 - 13
Maniac NursesMovie · 1992 · 74mIn a secluded fortress, a secretive group of surgically skilled women awaits their next victim. They control a group of women who have been brainwashed and trained to become exceptional surgeons. This is the disturbing story of Sabrina, an innocent girl trapped in a terrifying nightmare. Held captive by a trafficking ring that is training her...IMDb 2.8TMDB 2.8 - 14
Satan's Baby DollMovie · 1982 · 75m · HorrorInside the Aguilars' isolated castle, Maria's body rests in the crypt. Her husband Antonio, a jealous and controlling man, is there with Ignazio, his mute brother who uses a wheelchair, both watching their caretaker, Sol, a mysterious novice. The situation is complicated by Miria, the couple’s daughter; Isidro, a man afraid of Satan; and Juan Suarez, a doctor who seems overly interested in Miria's health. As strange things happen, the characters become caught in a plot of lies and possible supernatural influence. With deaths occurring and questions about Maria’s death and who is working for Satan, a dangerous struggle for survival begins within the castle.IMDb 4.0TMDB 5.1 - 15
FingeredMovie · 1986 · 25mFingered (1986), considered one of Richard Kern’s most ambitious films, opens with a sarcastic disclaimer: "Although it is not our sole intention to shock, insult, or irritate, you have been warned that we are catering only to our own preferences." The film was a response to the criticism that followed Kern and Lydia Lunch's previous collaboration, The Right Side of My Brain (1984).IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.2 - 16
Lola's SecretMovie · 1984 · 88m · Drama, Comedy, HorrorA quiet young man's life changes when a new maid arrives. She is alluring and initially seems to fulfill his desires, but her true nature is hidden. As their relationship intensifies, a shocking secret emerges, threatening to destroy everything. The film explores the dangerous consequences of hidden truths and how even seemingly ideal situations can quickly unravel.IMDb 4.6TMDB 6.9 - 17
The Right Side of My BrainMovie · 1984 · 23mLydia Lunch and Richard Kern's first film together, *The Right Side of My Brain*, offers a look into a world of intense female desire, narrated by Lunch herself. The film initially drew negative reactions from critics like J. Hoberman, but this criticism spurred Lunch and Kern to create *Fingered* (1986).IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.8 - 18The Erotic CouchMovie · 2009 · 40mA woman's world is upended when her sofa begins to mysteriously attract female company.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0
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Takin' It OffMovie · 1985 · 90mKitten Natividad plays Betty Bigwuns, a woman desperate for a role on a television series, but whose body doesn't fit the screen's requirements. She seeks help from Dr. Buzz Raunchy for diet fads, a psychiatrist named Lucifer Chaser to cope with the emotional toll, and Fosdick's Fat Farm. Meanwhile, strippers perform on a show at the Little Playhouse, run by Ms. Little, with nudity, striptease, and crude humor. The film centers on Betty and her bustline as she attempts to meet the show's demands.IMDb 4.9TMDB 3.3 - 20
Boko climax!Movie · 1987 · 65mDirector Hisayasu Sato presents a strange story about a woman called Locker Baby, abandoned as an infant in a bus station locker. Following a rape by a man in black leather, she suffers further trauma and undergoes sensory-deprivation therapy. Tragically, she is raped again during the therapy and becomes pregnant.IMDb 5.4TMDB 3.4 - 21
Le c... de MarilyneMovie · 1980 · 85m · DramaIn Paris, young Marilyne balances university with her relationship with Herve. Their peaceful life is disrupted by Marilyne's mother, Paula. A woman known for her impulsive affairs, Paula quickly becomes involved with Herve, upsetting the harmony Marilyne had found. As tensions build and secrets are revealed, their love story transforms into a complicated mix of desire, betrayal, and family conflict.IMDb 4.7TMDB 2.8 - 22
The Night Of Open SexMovie · 1983 · 94mMoira, a stunning cabaret dancer, is hired to impersonate a woman. The woman is secretly a spy tasked with delivering a vital message. This message holds the location of a key figure from World War II, who disappeared with a huge amount of gold.IMDb 4.6TMDB 3.9 - 23
As Seis Mulheres de AdãoMovie · 1982 · 85mSix women plot revenge against a charming man who betrayed them.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.3 - 24
Home MoviesMovie · 1980 · 90m · ComedyThis film follows a shy person who finds a path to self-expression through a captivating spiritual leader. The leader encourages the follower to see their life as a story they control, where they are both the author and the main character. As this idea takes hold, the audience sees the character step outside their comfort zone on a journey of finding themselves. The movie examines personal growth, how belief systems work, and the relationship between being an individual and being part of a group within unusual spiritual communities.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.6 - 25
Pony GirlMovie · 1985 · 60mYoung women are kidnapped and taken to a secluded ranch, where they are subjected to abuse and forced into a servile state, treated like horses by a dominatrix wielding a whip. This film, shot on video and featuring only R-rated nudity, is notable as one of the few non-pornographic projects Traci Lords was involved in before her age was exposed. She appears alongside Michelle Bauer, who later became known for her role in Scream.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.5 - 26
Bragas húmedasMovie · 1984IMDb 5.8TMDB 3.0 - 27
As Vigaristas do SexoMovie · 1982 · 100mThree women, Renata, Nilza, and Paula, travel to the city hoping for a better life. At an Argentinian casino, they meet Adelino, the owner. After Loren and Misaki depart, Adelino rents a mansion with the plan to marry the women to wealthy men. Using his connections, the women manage to marry, seemingly solving their financial issues. To support Adelino's scheme, the newly married couples decide to start a matchmaking agency.IMDb 5.0TMDB 3.2 - 28
DevotionsMovie · 1983 · 22mThe film depicts groups of men, often unclothed, engaging in a variety of intimate and sensual activities with each other.IMDb 6.8TMDB 3.0 - 29
Lies for PleasureMovie · 1982 · 81mTwo sisters enjoy playful antics, consistently earning disapproval from their older sibling.IMDb 4.5TMDB 2.0 - 30
ANNAMovie · 1989 · 97mAnna, a beautiful high-fashion model, becomes involved with the adult film industry. Initially disturbed, the young woman increasingly gives in to the allure of the work, becoming immersed in extreme situations and losing connection with her previous privileged life.TMDB 4.0 - 31
A Fêmea do MarMovie · 1980 · 85m · Thriller, Drama, HorrorJeruza, Cassandra, and Ulisses live a simple life in a quiet seaside town, selling their crafts to make ends meet. Their lives are affected by the disappearance of Jeruza's husband, Santiago, until Roque arrives one evening claiming to have news of Santiago's fate.
Roque's arrival disrupts the family's peace. He stays with Jeruza and they become intimate. But Roque is manipulative, and he seduces Cassandra and encourages a forbidden relationship between Ulisses and Cassandra. As Jeruza uncovers Roque’s true intentions, she discovers he has a dark past and her family is in danger.
The story examines trust, loyalty, and family bonds as a seemingly peaceful life is destroyed by deceit and desire.IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.3 - 32
Black VenusMovie · 1983 · 95mJose Antonio Ceinos plays a struggling sculptor who rediscovers his artistic spark with the arrival of a captivating, enigmatic woman. She appears unexpectedly and becomes his muse.IMDb 4.5TMDB 3.8 - 33
Snack Bar BudapestMovie · 1988 · 98m · Fantasy, Drama, ComedyA lawyer struggling with his principles is drawn into a dangerous world when his girlfriend recovers from surgery. He meets an intriguing mob boss who offers him promises of power and riches. At first, the lawyer is disgusted, but he becomes increasingly fascinated as he explores this hidden life. The film examines corruption, temptation, and the difficulty of distinguishing right from wrong through a compelling story that will hold the audience's attention.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.7 - 34
O FotógrafoMovie · 1980 · 90m · DramaThis film explores a talented photographer struggling with his ambitions and personal life. He captures intimate portraits, seeking both artistic acclaim and freedom from convention. He becomes drawn to his captivating college neighbor, and as their lives become connected, he confronts the complexities of attraction and ethics. This leads him on a path of self-reflection, questioning the nature of relationships.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.7 - 35
The FanMovie · 1982 · 92m · Horror, DramaSimone is a huge fan of a famous pop singer, spending much of her time dreaming about his music and appearances. When she finally sees him in person, overwhelmed by the crowd, she faints. But the surreal experience takes an unexpected turn when the singer tells her he doesn't reciprocate her feelings. This forces Simone to confront her intense admiration and question why she idolizes him, as the reality of her fantasy begins to unravel.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 36
Special RequestMovie · 1984 · 60mFollowing a near-accident while exploring self-bondage, Jan Collins, a wealthy divorced woman, seeks out a discreet service that grants wishes. After accepting their terms, she is blindfolded, transported to a warehouse, and chained as a submissive slave to a blonde dominatrix. However, her new mistress may have darker intentions for her.IMDb 7.5TMDB 1.0 - 37
Que nos quiten lo bailaoMovie · 1983 · 72mThis film is a vibrant celebration of love, featuring abductions, sultans, eunuchs, dancers, pumpkins, children's cars, parades, barbarians, and virgins. These elements combine to create a lively Mediterranean spectacle, blending historical parody with the energy of a musical revue.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.0 - 38
Naked Butts Boarding SchoolMovie · 1980 · 80mThis film offers a humorous and erotic look at the everyday life of a female college, exploring themes that resonate with students, parents, and staff. Directed by Francis Leroi, known for his later "soft" Emanuelle series, the movie presents a pleasurable vision with a kindly libertine tone. Leroi employs a dynamic editing style to bring his well-crafted screenplay to life, supported by a strong cast including notable actresses like Dominique Saint-Clair and Julia Perrin. It stands as a particularly engaging work from the renowned French label, Alpha-France.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.2 - 39
CeciliaMovie · 1983 · 105mCecilia, a wealthy and arrogant woman, is repeatedly sexually abused by her servants. This traumatic experience leads to a transformation in her, sparking a desire for sexual freedom. She begins attending social gatherings and participating in wilder sexual encounters. Her pursuit of pleasure escalates when her husband embraces this new lifestyle, leading to increasingly unrestrained and potentially dangerous adventures.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.1 - 40
GiselleMovie · 1980 · 90m · Drama, Romance, ThrillerThis film explores a young woman who disrupts her family with her unconventional approach to life. Her charm unexpectedly causes her father's new wife to develop feelings for her, creating tension within the family. The protagonist then begins relationships with her father's stepson and the farmhouse keeper. As traditional expectations break down, she and her friends are targeted in a violent attack. Despite the danger, they celebrate their newfound freedom from societal norms. The story examines the complexities of relationships, questioning ideas of loyalty, love, and right and wrong.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.0 - 41
Fruits of PassionMovie · 1981 · 79m · DramaThis drama follows O, a young woman in China who is forced into a life of servitude for a wealthy older man she loves. She endures harsh tests to prove her loyalty within a brothel. Her life changes when she meets a poor boy who falls in love with her. He sets out on a dangerous journey to earn the money needed to free her, risking everything. The film portrays a powerful story of love and resilience in the face of hardship.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.2 - 42
Blue IslandMovie · 1982 · 92mFollowing a plane crash, a couple, Bonnie and Billy, find themselves stranded on a tropical island. They must struggle to survive the harsh conditions. As they adapt to their surroundings, a large, dangerous creature appears, threatening their idyllic life and turning their paradise into a perilous situation.IMDb 3.9TMDB 3.0
