Cafe Flesh (1982)

The text discusses the film "Café Flesh," a 1982 post-apocalyptic cult pornographic science fiction film directed by Stephen Sayadian and co-written with Jerry Stahl. The film features music composed by Mitchell Froom and gained popularity as the first adult film to achieve success as a midnight-movie hit, screening in theaters across the USA and Europe throughout the 1980s.

The context of its release is framed within the evolution of the pornographic film industry, which had seen increased popularity since the early 1970s with films like "Behind the Green Door" and "Deep Throat." By the early 1980s, home video technology began to change the dynamics of the industry. "Café Flesh," which combined elements of sex, satire, and avant-garde theater, was created in two parts to attract funding and became a notable success. Two actors from the film, Michelle Bauer and Richard Belzer, transitioned to mainstream roles, with Bauer becoming a prominent B-movie actress and Belzer gaining recognition for his comedic roles in television. "Café Flesh" won the 1984 AVN Award for 'Best Art Direction - Film' and was inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame. It is ranked 17th on AVN's list of the top 101 adult videos of all time and is noted for its high production values and explicit content. Additionally, the text briefly mentions popular downloads of various torrents related to adult content, highlighting the success of specific titles and their download statistics.