Flesh 1995

About This Movie

Flesh, from 1985, is this gritty slice of speculative sci-fi that explores a world where sexuality has been stripped to its bare bones. The setting is bleak, a post-apocalyptic landscape where the remnants of humanity grapple with draconian laws governing their intimate lives. There's this dark, unsettling atmosphere that permeates the film, capturing the desperation of a society on the brink. Practical effects are a mixed bag, but they add to the rawness, making certain scenes linger longer in your mind. The performances, especially from the leads, carry a certain weight, reflecting the tension of a world where pleasure is criminalized. It's not like anything you’d expect, and that’s what gives it a unique flavor in the sci-fi genre.

Flesh has had a somewhat obscure run in the collector's market, with few releases over the years. Its limited distribution, along with the provocative subject matter, keeps it on the radar for those into offbeat genre films. Original VHS copies can be quite rare, and interest seems to spike around discussions of science fiction's more transgressive angles. For those who appreciate the gritty, under-the-radar films, this one definitely holds a certain appeal.