Vixens Of Kung Fu + Oriental Blue

Thanks to the folks at Vinegar Syndrome DVD authoring for dredging up a bunch of old exploitational weirdness and foisting it upon an unsuspecting public. They have released a series of 'double feature' DVDs in their "Drive-In Collection"- presenting 2 films on a single disk. This, Asian inspired, offering of "Vixens of Kung Fu" and "Oriental Blue" is actually the only one of their 2-fer packages that I've watched so far - but if it is any indication of their other products I may well be going back for more!

I was initially intrigued by the write-up for these two flix - speaking as it did of vengeful kung-fu maidens and white slavery in Chinatown - it sounded like a formula for some good bent drama and a little skin to be on display. What the film synopsis did NOT mention, however, is that both of these movies are fully hard core XXX '70's porn! A closer look at the cast should have given a clue - with the likes of porn legends C.J. Laing & Jamie Gillis prominently featured in both flix - this is more like 42nd Street fare than any drive-in features I was ever privileged to see - back in the day!


"Vixens of Kung Fu" doubtless was 'inspired' by the martial arts craze that Bruce Lee's films ignited in the 70's and it is un-abashedly satirical in its' premise and execution. Somewhat in the vein of those 'naked yoga' features that display all the stuff guys wish they could see underneath the Lu Lu Lemon gear - this film's 'vixens' show you what naked kung fu could look like with all that high kicking & such - minus clothing. The 'plot' is simplistic and doesn't get in the way of plenty of sex action of various configurations. Some beautiful fall scenery & artful photography (on occasion) provide the minimal outdoor production values throughout. There is really not much actual martial arts action - most of the 'thrusting' is of the carnal variety. A favorite, typically surrealistic, scene featured all the kung fu gurlz doing yoga in the lotus position - channeling their energies downward until smoke starts pouring out of their 'nether regions'! Generally, this one is brainless, goofy fun!

"Oriental Blue" is reminiscent of the old B&W 60's 'roughie' "Olga's - White Slaves of Chinatown" - with the addition of color and full of XXX scenery (but not as much S/M!). The Chinese Madame (Blue) in its' plot procures girls for wealthy clients by utilizing a mysterious herbal aphrodisiac beverage and the help of a series of pimp-ish studs to seduce and indoctrinate unwitting young women into a life of prostitution. Once again, itz 'no holes barred' as the viewer is 'treated' to a series of vignettes picturing the aforementioned theme. The tone of this film is generally more 'serious' but there are some clever bits of satire and some pretty decent performances to be appreciated amidst the smut. The music tracks (on both) are eclectically bizarre - SciFi buffs, of a certain age, may note the use of Bernard Herrman's outstanding score for "The Day the Earth Stood Still" as a, somewhat incongruous, choice for background music in parts of 'Oriental Blue'! In 'Vixens..." the 'opening' rape sequence becomes a strange parody of 'Deliverance' with the use of rousing Bluegrass 'dueling banjos' behind the boffing. Even the 'Beatles' get some play time - that I doubt they ever saw any royalties on!

I really enjoyed both of these films for their quirky qualities and unexpected X-factor. You definitely don't want to put this one on the shelf next to the 'Kung Fu Kid' or you might have some 'explaining' to do if your 'kid' pops it in the player by mistake! Recommended for mindless (adult) viewing pleasure. Both of these films enjoy exceptionally clear transfers of their wide-screen images! No extras for either film.