Well, it certainly has been a long time since I’ve been able to say this: there is a new review on the site! We’re staring out 2022 with Joe D’Amato’s classic ELEVEN DAYS, ELEVEN NIGHTS!
In addition to the review, you’ll also find our re-edited version of the trailer, three selections from the soundtrack, and an image gallery!
You can check out our review by clicking the link below:
Well…it’s been a year and a half, and what a time it’s been in the world. I’m grateful to see in the stats that people continue to visit, even when so much time has gone by since there was new content. We are gearing up to make a new start in 2022, so we thought we would close out 2021 with a new video to share. The first four film reviews of 2022 are already complete, and will go up in due course. In the meantime…
Sebastian Gregory came to Hollywood to do…well, something. Instead, he became a gigolo. However, when the women find out about each other, he in for more than he can handle! Tony Vorno (using the character’s name, Sebastian Gregory) wrote, directed and starred in this silly sexploitation comedy. The film, in all it’s full-frontal glory, is available from Something Weird Video. We couldn’t show you much, as the cast runs around naked (the ladies, and Mr. Vorno) for most of the film!
We’re back with Part Four of our look at the life and career of Shauna Grant. This time around, a review of Roberta Findlay’s 1983 flick, GLITTER. The film stars Shauna Grant, Marlene Willoughby, Kelly Nichols, Tish Ambrose, Michael Knight, Ashley Moore, Rhonda Jo Petty, Tiffany Clark, and Jerry Butler as the inept son of an ad agency mogul who falls in love with a young model.
The review also features a video clip (which has also been added to the Screening Room and YouTube Channel) and gallery. You can read the review by clicking here.
For the next update we will take a brief pause from Shauna for a review of an exciting new release of a trash film classic: EMANUELLE’S REVENGE. More on that in a little while. Also, we’re working on making available cult siren Laura Gemser’s rarely heard single “Crazy Eyes!” Stay tuned for that!
-Johnny Stanwyck
Normal service has resumed! After 3+ months of craziness at my day job and a batch technical glitches, THE GRINDHOUSE EFFECT is back. We return with Part Three in our look at the life and career of Shauna Grant with a review of one of her best-known films: SUZIE SUPERSTAR (1983)!
Suzie Mitchell and her band are riding high, thanks to the unscrupulous methods of their money-grubbing manager Z.W. McCain. Money and fame are all very well, but having their lives micromanaged by a tight-fisted handler is not the sort of price the band is willing to pay for success. Their contract is air-tight, and it seems as if they’re stuck. However, when Suzie spies on McCain frolicking with a crime boss’ daughter, she hatches a plan to dump their manager and take control of her own destiny. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
The review features two extended video clips, which have also been added to our SCREENING ROOM and the YouTube channel.
Thanks for all the kind messages I received through social media asking what was happening with the site. With the technical issues ironed out, expect much more sleaze to come!
-Johnny Stanwyck
Well, hello there! Autumn is upon us! That means icky weather gives me the opportunity to watch more movies! This time, our update is a review of John Hayes’ little twister HELP WANTED FEMALE. A stripper must fight for her life when she takes on the wrong client in HELP WANTED, FEMALE (1968). Review also includes a video clip and gallery. You can check out the review by clicking here.
Money-hungry stripper Luana’s favorite client is the oddball Mr. Gregory . On this session with Luana, Mr. Gregory has something a little different on his mind. While Luana drops her gear, Mr. Gregory drops a little acid. Under the drug’s influence he begins to tell her a sordid tale of his marriage to the wicked Barbara and their adventures with S&M, easy kicks and murder. Luana isn’t convinced, she’s been around the block and is used to the odd peccadilloes of her clients. As she sets out to leave, however, she finds evidence that Mr. Gregory’s story might be all too real and that she’s is in way over her head. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.
Enjoy! See you later in the week for new sound clips and wallpaper!
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