Satan Was a Lady Blu-ray Movie

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Satan Was a Lady Blu-ray Movie United States

Vinegar Syndrome | 1975 | 70 min | Rated X | Nov 29, 2022

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Users0.0 of 50.0
Reviewer3.0 of 53.0
Overall3.0 of 53.0

Overview

Satan Was a Lady (1975)

Terry has always been jealous of her sister Claudia, but pretends to be happy that she’s gotten engaged to Victor, with whom Terry has been having an affair. However, unknown to Claudia, she’s been set up as a pawn by those even closer to her in a bid to drive her insane.

Starring: Annie Sprinkle
Director: Doris Wishman

Erotic100%
DramaInsignificant

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
    Video resolution: 1080p
    Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
    Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1

  • Audio

    English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)

  • Subtitles

    English SDH

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Single disc (1 BD)

  • Playback

    Region free 

Review

Rating summary

Movie2.5 of 52.5
Video4.0 of 54.0
Audio4.0 of 54.0
Extras0.0 of 50.0
Overall3.0 of 53.0

Satan Was a Lady Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf November 21, 2022

Director Doris Wishman is perhaps best known for her softcore entertainment, making deep-dive cult endeavors such as “Double Agent 73” and “Deadly Weapons.” For 1975’s “Satan Was a Lady,” the helmer tries to make her way through a tale of secrets and lies, often presented to viewers in the most random manner possible. Whatever Wishman wanted from the picture is unclear, going through various scenes and file footage before landing on an exposition-dump finale that’s meant to turn nothingness into the mystery event of the film year.


Claudia (Bree Anthony) has a lover in Victor (Tony Richards), preparing to tell her dominating mother about her plans to marry the man. However, Victor is a womanizer, also sleeping with Claudia’s sister, Terri (Annie Sprinkle), who struggles with her feelings, finding release with Bobby (Bobby Astyr), who introduces the young woman to the ways of bondage.

It’s tough to find a narrative in “Satan Was a Lady,” with Claudia’s marital excitement about as close to a story as it gets for 98% of the picture. Wishman doesn’t generate a sense of character or tension, simply sending actors in and out of frame while sexual encounters periodically break out, most notably with Bobby and his tiny apartment of taboo pleasure. The production manages to get out of living spaces, following Claudia into Central Park to hear her thoughts, but nothing really happens in “Satan Was a Lady,” creating a dull viewing experience not even Wishman’s filmmaking ineptitude can save.


Satan Was a Lady Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  4.0 of 5

The AVC encoded image (1.37:1 aspect ratio) presentation is sourced from a 2K scan of the original 35mm negatives and "vault elements." "Satan Was a Lady" is certainly the rougher looking of the two features on this release, with wear and tear a common sight, along with points of damage, including jumpy frames and scratches. The aforementioned "vault elements" do register with redness as well, but this isn't sustained throughout the viewing experience, with hues otherwise presented naturally, including skin tones. Detail comes through with skin particulars, showcasing sweaty, hairy bodies, and interiors retain a look at decorative additions. Exteriors also offer modest dimension. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is film-like.


Satan Was a Lady Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.0 of 5

The 2.0 DTS-HD MA track presents clear dialogue exchanges, with technical limitations easy to spot. Age is also apparent, but not intrusive. Scoring supports with reasonable clarity and volume, showcasing orchestral and jazzy additions.


Satan Was a Lady Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  n/a of 5

There is no supplementary material on this release.


Satan Was a Lady Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  3.0 of 5

Suddenly, and I mean suddenly, "Satan Was a Lady" turns into an Agatha Christie mystery in the final minutes, with Wishman subjecting viewers to a massive amount of information concerning evil plans from the characters, dubbing in as much exposition as possible, even when mouths are clearly closed. It's pure insanity and absolutely hilarious to watch, but it doesn't save an otherwise dull offering of erotica.