Doogan's Woman (1978)

"Doogan's Woman" (1978) is a film centered around a fashion photographer who becomes entangled with Annette, a manipulative gold digger targeting his publisher boss. Annette sabotages his career by seducing him and falsely accusing him of assault, leading to his blackballing in the industry. Consequently, the photographer is forced to work for "Scum Magazine," where he eventually plots his revenge. The film opens in Spain with a sensual scene featuring the photographer, Ricky, and a local woman, accompanied by religious imagery and classical guitar music. He is summoned back to Los Angeles by his boss, Doogan, for a high-class shoot. Annette, portrayed by Susan McBain, seduces Ricky and reports him to Doogan, which results in his career downfall. Despite its challenges, the film includes notable scenes, such as one featuring Eric Edwards and Sharon Mitchell in a bathtub filled with spaghetti. The director, Richard Mailer, attempts to blend humor and eroticism throughout the film, although it struggles to maintain this balance consistently. The film is characterized as functional adult entertainment with a satisfying conclusion as the protagonist seeks retribution against Annette. The film has been released in different editions, with variations in runtime and content between the VCX and Something Weird Video versions. The technical quality of the film is rated as decent, with subjective evaluations of clarity and color. Overall,"Doogan's Woman" is recognized as an offbeat yet entertaining adult film, featuring a blend of drama and eroticism, albeit with limitations in production quality and acting.