Taboo 1 was released just before the AIDS crisis fundamentally changed the adult industry. It represents the "last hurrah" of unfiltered, no-condom, story-driven films shot on celluloid.
The film is considered a classic of the "Golden Age of Porn." It tells the story of a divorced woman (played by Kay Parker) who becomes sexually frustrated. After a series of unsuccessful encounters, she finds herself developing an obsessive, incestuous attraction to her teenage son (played by Mike Ranger). The film explores the psychological consequences and societal boundaries of this forbidden relationship. Taboo 1 1980 Imdb
The year 1980 was a turning point. The sexual revolution of the 70s was giving way to the conservative 80s. Taboo arrived right as VHS home video began to explode. Because of its controversial theme, it bypassed traditional theaters and went straight to the rental market. This makes the progenitor of the "direct-to-video" adult genre. Taboo 1 was released just before the AIDS