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Within the Taboo series, Part VII remains an outlier. By abandoning the "Prime Directive" of the series—incest—it became one of the more obscure entries, as fans at the time were often looking for the specific taboo themes established by the original 1980 film. However, its inclusion of major stars like Jamie Gillis and Mai Lin has ensured its continued relevance among collectors of vintage adult cinema.
| Item | Information | |------|-------------| | | John “Jack” C. McAllister (pseudonym used for many titles in the Taboo line). | | Producer | Steven L. Wiles (executive producer for the Taboo franchise). | | Screenplay | Written by James D. Porter , credited as “J.D. Porter”. | | Cinematography | Larry J. Stevens – noted for using soft‑focus lighting to give a “dream‑like” aesthetic. | | Editor | Karen D. Shaw – edited the original cut and later oversaw the remaster for the Extra Quality release. | | Music | Score composed by Mark S. Vargo , featuring synth‑driven ambient tracks typical of late‑80s erotic cinema. | | Production Company | Eros International Studios (a subsidiary of the larger Taboo brand). | | Distribution | Initially distributed on VHS by Vivid Entertainment , later re‑released on DVD by Hustler Video and a limited edition Blu‑ray by Aphrodite Media . | | Filming Locations | Primarily shot in suburban Los Angeles, California; interior scenes were filmed on a set that doubled as a family home. | | Budget | Estimated at $150,000–$200,000 (modest by mainstream standards, but sizable for the adult‑film market of the era). | taboo vii the wild and the innocent 1989 ful extra quality
The narrative is framed as a cautionary tale about the dangers of secrecy and the consequences of suppressed emotions, a hallmark of the Taboo series’ storytelling approach. Within the Taboo series, Part VII remains an outlier
Taboo VII is frequently called the "Halloween III" of the franchise—a standalone entry that shares a name but none of the dna of its predecessors. While it is praised for its production values and "dreamlike" atmosphere, it is often panned for its lack of plot and the fact that it effectively "jumped the shark" by ignoring the very taboo themes fans expected from the title. Taboo VII: The Wild and the Innocent (1989) - TMDB | Item | Information | |------|-------------| | |