%5bexclusive%5d | Taboo Vii- The Wild And The Innocent -1989- Ful...

While purists often argue the original 1980 film remains the untouchable masterpiece, Taboo VII: The Wild and the Innocent holds a unique position. It stands as proof that even in the plastic, neon-soaked late 80s, the industry still valued the "feature film" format—a legacy that the Taboo name demanded be upheld.

The from 35mm theatrical distribution to VHS tape. While purists often argue the original 1980 film

The most notorious and unforgettable aspect of Taboo VII is its first five minutes. In a move that has baffled audiences for decades, Randy West breaks out into a full, low-budget production number titled "Return to Romance". According to IMDb reviews, West not only sings but does so "quite skillfully," accompanying himself on guitar and delivering a folk ballad. This musical opening is so bizarre and tonally dissonant that a reviewer on Letterboxd called it "wacky" and "unsexy," noting that the first sex scene doesn't even occur until 15 minutes into the film. This irreverent, almost art-house approach is a far cry from the gritty, taboo-exploding narratives of earlier films. The most notorious and unforgettable aspect of Taboo

: The gritty, cinematic film grain of the early 80s was replaced by the bright, sharp, and sometimes sterile look of magnetic tape. This musical opening is so bizarre and tonally