Plot: What’s it about?
Patricia Porker (Misty Mundae) lives a shy, introverted existence, but she dreams of a more active lifestyle. She wants to make friends, have some good times, and yes, even find romance, but she is just too shy to make it happen. All she needs is a push in the right direction, which she soon gets, to say the least. Her science teacher plans a demonstration on genetics, the highlight of which is a genetically engineered spider. The project seems safe enough, but when Patricia gets a little close with the spider, she winds up with a mean bite. But the slight sting and discomfort are just the start, as her life will never be the same again. A lot of changes have taken place within her thanks to the bite, such as enhanced strength and speed, not to mention keener senses, web slinging abilities, and incredible climbing skills. She puts these skills to use at first to earn some cash, as part of an underground wrestling promotion. But when her greed and selfishness cause the death of her uncle, she vows to only use her powers for good. This means saving people from dangerous situations and of course, battling those who stand on the side of evil. As she becomes a hero, she dons a mask and costume, as well as a new name, SpiderBabe. But when the evil Femtilian arrives, can even SpiderBabe fend off her wicked schemes?
The latest and greatest film from Seduction Cinema has arrived, as SpiderBabe is now out on the loose. This wild, madcap spoof is the best work yet from Seduction Cinema, the label that blends camp humor with erotic lesbian encounters. SpiderBabe continues that tradition, but has improved production values and more attention to detail. Yes, the movie still looks like a low budget flick, but SpiderBabe is light years beyond projects like Erotic Survivor. This film has a slick visual presence, one which lends some credibility to the production, as it looks more like a real movie, as opposed to a video tape project. The special effects are a step up also, with some cool green screen work and digital visual tricks. But the budget didn’t allow for much, though the effects have some charm and work well within the tone of the movie. Misty Mundae (Mummy Raider) is here in the lead, while Darian Caine (Gladiator Eroticus) and Julian Wells (The Erotic Time Machine) provide more eye candy, not to mention several other Seduction Cinema regulars. The humor is cheap and campish, but if you laughed at previous S.C. productions, then you will here also. These movies are made for a specific audience, though SpiderBabe marks a new high for all involved. This two disc edition offers two versions of the movie itself, plus a host of cool supplements, so for fans of lesbians, spoofs, or beautiful women, SpiderBabe is recommended.
Video: How does it look?
SpiderBabe is presented in full frame, as intended. This film was shot on high end digital video, which results in a crisp, refined visual presentation. The older Seduction Cinema films were shot on normal video, which produced a home movie look, but SpiderBabe has a more professional texture, even if it still doesn’t look like it was shot on actual film. The image is a tad soft at times, but looks much richer and deeper than the old shot on video releases. The colors have a bright, natural presence also, while contrast is a little light, but still looks solid. I was quite pleased with the way this movie looks here, so I hope Seduction Cinema continues to shoot on digital video, instead of low end standard video cameras.
Audio: How does it sound?
As with most of the Seduction Cinema titles, the audio on this one is nothing to get excited about, but all the elements seem in the proper places. I found no real volume errors of any kind, as the materials were well recorded and ported, not a bad treatment at all. The dialogue is sharp and never gets drowned out by moans or the like, which is good news, of course. Speaking of moans and other assorted pleasure noises, they all come through in fine form and the music also sounds good, so no serious problems to report in this department. I do think a full surround option could have amped up the experience, the audio is still passable here.
Supplements: What are the extras?
In addition to both versions of the movie itself, as if anyone would choose the rated edition, this two disc collection houses a number of supplements. A trio of behind the scenes featurettes is up first, one that focuses on the film’s special effects, another that deals with SpiderBabe’s costume, and the last one is a more general look behind the scenes. A selection of “naughty” deleted scenes is next, followed by some outtakes & bloopers and interviews with Misty Mundae and Julian Wells, the two main stars. A Punishment music video is also found here, as well as a behind the scenes look at how the video was produced. This release also includes an OutThere Tv clip, a still photo gallery, and the film’s trailer.
