Inside Little Oral Annie / Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.0

Inside Little Oral Annie / Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf May 20, 2024

Director Joseph Sarno helped to launch the “Inside” series of movies, with each title exploring the lives and talents of specific adult film stars (e.g. “Inside Seka,” “Inside Jennifer Welles”), giving fans extended time with their favorites. Dramatic depth wasn’t pursued, but certain offerings went above and beyond, with 1981’s “Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle” creating an unusual sense of intimacy between the actress and her fans, with Sprinkle offering biographical details from her upbringing, even encouraging viewers to write her, sharing their fantasies with a screen figure. 1984’s “Inside Little Oral Annie” generally does away with this level of closeness, finding Sarno going the straightforward route with erotic encounters, focusing on various couplings and displays of physical talent from the star of the show, who’s definitely not here to present her acting range.

Plot isn’t present in “Inside Little Oral Annie,” with the movie tracking the star’s adventures in pleasure while hanging out in New York City during the mid-1980s. She’s a gal on the go, offering viewers the “real truth” behind her bedroom experiences, with Sarno following his leading lady into various situations of seduction. This includes a visit to a bar to meet with pal Janet French (Carol Cross), with the pair locating a German man who’s happy to join the woman in a filthy upstairs closet as they aim to overwhelm the visitor. There’s Louise Ingster (Taija Rae), who runs an agency for secretaries, willing to break all kinds of HR rules as she pushes assistant Louis Hacker (George Payne) into a sexual situation on her desk. Little Oral Annie visits her friend, Nancy Pennett (Danielle), eager to commence work on a special sex toy the pair can enjoy together, also adding Nancy’s boyfriend, Peter (Joesph Black), to the mix. And a reunion with Irene Warner (Cara Lott) becomes an afternoon spent with a revolving door of lovers, as both women devour this special attention.

“Inside Little Oral Annie” isn’t bursting with story, but Sarno sets the mood almost effortlessly. He focuses on the actress and her particular set of skills, photographing oral sex events with different backdrop lighting, repeatedly returning to this display throughout the feature. He also relies on the star to add seductive atmosphere, watching as Little Oral Annie details a life where carnal cravings drive her every move, excited to meet partners and add to her to-do list of insatiability. Little Oral Annie isn’t a strong actress, often stumbling through her lines, looking a little out of it at times. However, she’s committed to the cause, trying to express a deep desire to attack anyone she meets, with “Inside Little Oral Annie” showcasing these fantasies in an episodic fashion.

New York City is the setting for “Inside Little Oral Annie,” with Sarno using shots of the actress walking down streets to act as transitions for the movie. There’s little activity outside in the feature, with all of the action returning to living spaces and office settings, and we meet various people involved in Little Oral Annie’s life. For some reason, the picture offers full names for almost everyone included. Perhaps it’s a way to sell the “reality” of the storytelling, but the endeavor is fairly quick to get to the main appeal of the cast, going through numerous situations of seduction as Little Oral Annie seeks to get her rocks off in the Big Apple. This includes an opening scene with Janet French and the German, who elect to have their fun in a small room littered with garbage, daring to rub their genitals all over a filthy mattress of unknown origin. The most elaborate addition to “Inside Little Oral Annie” is saved for the finale, as Irene Warner and the star enjoy time with numerous partners making their way through a tiny NYC apartment.

Inside Little Oral Annie / Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The AVC encoded image (1.84:1 aspect ratio) presentation for "Inside Little Oral Annie" (and bonus movie "Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan") is listed as "newly scanned and restored in 2K from their original camera negatives." Some wear and tear is present, but the viewing experience is quite inviting, delivering excellent detail on intimate encounters, which explore all kinds of skin surfaces and fine hairs. Clothing carries strong fibrousness, and some sheerness is preserved. Interiors carry plenty of decorative additions, allowing viewers to explore numerous living spaces. Exteriors retain depth, highlighting New York City street tours. Color is precise, with a bright sense of primaries, which do especially well with stylish lighting choices, hitting viewers with sharp reds, yellows, and blues. Costuming also retains defined hues, along with street signage. Skin tones are exact. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is fine and film-like.

Inside Little Oral Annie / Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA provides a clear listening experience for "Inside Little Oral Annie." Dialogue exchanges are sharp, capturing conversations and monologues. Scoring selections support with decent instrumentation and emphasis.

Inside Little Oral Annie / Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Bonus Movie: "Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan" (78:05), which plays as a sequel to "Inside Little Oral Annie," once again following the star as she makes her way around New York City, on the prowl for willing partners.

• Interview (26:34, HD) is an interview with producer and Joe Sarno collaborator, David Copeland. The interviewee got his start in the business through video rentals, taking over a position for adult distributor Distribpix, accepting his new future in X-rated entertainment. He worked for tough people who literally chained him to his desk, pushing him to meet his quotas. The days of shot-on-video are recalled, allowing the business to explode, and Copeland also spent time with theatrical distribution, detailing the strange days of the business, with plenty of labor and legal issues to sort through. His years in New York City are analyzed, with Copeland coming from Chicago, experiencing a whole new world, and he explores his relationship with Sarno, sharing a deep love for the man. Copeland closes with an anecdote concerning his days in the adult business, dealing with a newcomer and her interest in working with Ron Jeremy.

• "The Restoration of 'Inside Little Oral Annie'" (3:20, HD) offers a look at the evolution of work on the feature, comparing the Original Video Release, 2K Scan Restoration, and HD Telecine Transfer.

• Image Gallery (2:27) collects film stills and publicity snaps.

• And a Teaser Trailer for "Inside Little Oral Annie" (1:20, HD) and a Theatrical Trailer for "Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan" (3:06, HD) are included.

Inside Little Oral Annie / Little Oral Annie Takes Manhattan Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

"Inside Little Oral Annie" endeavors to connect viewers to the actress, who's offering access to her deepest desires, giving Sarno chances to mix things up for the picture. He does a fine job with variation and cinematography, and he gets interested performances from the cast, including Little Oral Annie, who delivers when kept away from improvisational dirty talk. For those interested in Little Oral Annie, this a film that certainly keeps it promise, presenting multiple sequences of carnal activity and lots of lusty business, hitting its intended target as a celebration of all things Annie and oral.