Controversial 1979 film starring Helen Mirren, considered by many to be one of the worst movies ever made despite compelling visuals and strong acting, known for explicit sex scenes.
"Thinking back, I don't think it struck me as such a bad movie at the time, it reminded me a bit of David Lynch's Dune: a mess but some compelling visuals (Helen Mirren looking straight out of Moreau's Salome) and strong acting. The sex scenes were awkward to sit through, but by that point I had seen"