Its legacy is often compared to the aesthetic captured in later films like Boogie Nights , particularly for its era-specific atmosphere and attempt to tell a complete, if scandalous, story.
Stevens is credited with maintaining a level of cinematic quality—including a notable disco score—that helped the film stand out from standard "raincoater" flicks. taboo 1 1980
Unusually for the time, the film was written and produced by a woman, which some critics believe contributed to its focus on female perspective and societal rejection . Historical Significance and Legacy Taboo marked several milestones in adult film history: Its legacy is often compared to the aesthetic
The story follows Barbara Scott (Kay Parker), a woman whose life is upended when her husband leaves her. As she struggles with her newfound independence and financial instability, the film explores her sexual frustration and subsequent liberation. taboo 1 1980