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Release: Aug 06, 2021 - Author: brainbug1602 - Translator: Mike Lowrey
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It all started with the remote data transmission. With these erotic pages... Brad's digital entry into adulteryEx-baseball player Brad is happily married to his wife Susan and does his business on a PC in his home office. Through fantasy chat, he comes into contact with strange women who share with him their secret sexual fantasies. What starts out as harmless fun becomes more and more addictive for Brad as he first starts watching the women and then having sex with them. When Susan is murdered, Brad must reveal to the investigating Inspector Crank that he has affairs with numerous women. Together they consider who might be the culprit, with Brad meticulously reviewing each encounter. Brad gets moral support from his cousin Wendy, who already knew about Brad's affairs and tries to seduce him after the death of Susan... In 1995, when Virtual Desire was let loose on the video market, the internet was still in its infancy. No one could have imagined platforms like Parship or Tinder back then, yet from the visionary mind of director Jim Wynorski and from screenwriter Pete Slate (I wonder if that might be Wynorski?) sprang a gripping cyberthriller about a naive ex-baseball player who gets sucked into a virtual vortex of lust and desire. The plot is so well thought out that Wynorski uses it again for 2005's Lust Connection. Despite his deep and honest love for his wife Susan, Brad gets involved in numerous affairs. Inspector Crank, grippingly played by character actor Ross Hagen, believes Brad is the culprit, but the more he learns about remote data transmission and how easy it is to get women through it, the feeling creeps over him that only a woman can be the culprit. The investigation is complicated by the fact that Brad seems to have passed on the password for his PC to half a million people. But which of the women could have murdered Susan? Is it Molly, who Brad slept with on the tennis court and met Susan, or a mysterious stranger who showed Brad a gun before they had hot sex in the cold river? Could it have been Cora, with whom Brad had sex in her own house while Susan waited downstairs for Brad to get hungry? Or was it Sasha who demanded Brad watch her in the shower before the two had sex at Brad's house? The tricky case not only pushes Crank to his limits, but also invites the viewer to guess along. If you don't get too distracted by all the silicone and concentrate a little on the plot between all the sex scenes, you can actually come up with the solution to the mystery after only a short time. Wynorski is a gifted visionary when it comes to creating something complex from simple means. You should therefore fully rely on your own imagination when Brad is obviously just typing the chat messages into a text program. If Jim Wynorski in the director's chair (here under the name Noble Henri) is already a guarantee for good quality, he has gained another strong draw in Julie Strain as Sasha, whose name is big on the cover, although her role in the film is only of minor importance. Incidentally, actress Gail Thackray wrote the book Running With Wolves: A Woman’s Memoir of Sex, Scandal and Seduction in which she examines her rise from model to businesswoman. The tagline Think "Wolf of Wall Street" in the sex biz! sounds more than interesting here, as she apparently had to contend with both the Mafia, the FBI, and Larry Flint as well. Some reviewers wonder what the relationship between fact and fiction may be. When you think about the hot chicks Brad hooks up with via remote data transmission, it makes you want to try your luck yourself. However, the inexperienced reader is advised to first get comprehensive information, because cybersex is sometimes a complicated matter. I therefore recommend going to a well-stocked video store and taking a look at the analog instructional video How To Have Cybersex On The Internet. It clearly explains how to dive deep into the world of cybersex for optimal pleasure. After all, why should Brad have all the fun to himself?
The different versions of Virtual DesireSuch a high-quality erotic cyber thriller naturally places the highest expectations on successful marketing, which should be as broad as possible. Accordingly, there are three different versions of the film. The Unrated clearly focuses on the sexual escapades of Brad and his playmates. The erotic hanky-panky requires little imagination and shows the actors in adept positions. The aforementioned hot and cold flirtation in the romantically rushing creek places the highest demands on Brad's masculinity. The R-rated version shortens the erotic scenes, sometimes using somewhat tamer alternate footage, but adds new plot scenes. The new scenes shed light on the meticulous investigative work of Crank and his colleague Archer and highlight Brad's ambivalent relationship with his sister-in-law. Finally, there is an even further toned down version that is basically based on the R-rated but has been further softened in the sex scenes by using harmless alternate footage. This version is probably intended for television, since the amount of bare breasts has been reduced considerably compared to the R-rated or even the unrated version. Then there is the German DVD by Cargo Records / Mr. Banker Films, which combines the best of both worlds. Included is the Unrated version with the additional plot scenes of the R-Rated. So we can marvel at the explicit debauchery of Brad without having to do without the valuable plot scenes. The different releases of Virtual DesireThe agony of choice is sometimes tied to the format.
On the German VHS from New Vision is the R-rated version of the film.
In England, the film was released on VHS under the title Illicit Dreams 3 by Metrodome. However, you should not be deceived here, because the film has nothing to do with Illicit Dreams and Illicit Dreams 2. Included is the unrated version.
In Japan, the film was released on DVD. However, the cover does not necessarily suggest that we are dealing with an erotic thriller from the 90s, rather the two ladies on the cover point to the 70s. The version is basically based on the Unrated, but a few irrelevant cuts on Susan looking at the door before the killer enters the room are missing at the start. Furthermore, Brad's private parts have been blurred in a few places. The censorship is very subtle, mostly brief and hardly noticeable. The intimate area of the female actors was not blurred. Awkwardly chosen is the Japanese title シスター・エスカレーション (translated: Sister Escalation), which already gives a strong hint about the potential culprit.
The Swedish DVD contains the supposed TV version of the film in which the erotic scenes have been heavily toned down.
The German DVD represents a composite version in which the R-rated plot scenes have been cut into the Unrated version. The best and longest version of the film. Picture comparison: German VHS:
Japanese DVD:
UK VHS:
Swedish DVD:
Runtimes: German VHS: 90:09 min (PAL, but NTSC speed). Comparison between the R-Rated and the Unrated. [00:06:25][00:06:07]
Crank says to Archer that everyone lies sometimes, then he looks for his lighter, which is in his pocket. He lights a cigarette and says that he wants to watch Brad. As he leaves the office with Archer, he asks if the results from the murdered woman are in yet.
When the two arrive at the garage, Archer says that Brad is a candidate for the electric chair. Crank asks if Archer can lend him his credit card. Archer says that Brad has forgotten to pay his installment on the Porsche again and willingly gives it to him. Crank gets in and drives away.
R-Rated: 1:13 min. [00:09:35][00:08:04] In the R-Rated, Brad and Wendy are talking while driving. She wants to know if he knows how to proceed yet. Brad hasn't thought about it yet. She is worried that he will hole up in his house and become a recluse and encourages him to look for a new wife. Brad says that no one could come close to Susan. Brad says that now he wants to go home for a drink first.
R-Rated: 1:06 min. [00:14:05][00:11:28] As Brad dreams of sex with Susan, the R-rated fades to the sleeping Brad.
The Unrated shows the two in another sex position before cutting to Brad.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 19 sec. [00:20:35][00:18:17] At the birthday strip of Susan, the R-rated shows her taking off her panties while sitting by the pool.
In the Unrated, she stands by the pool, slowly pulls her panties down, sits down, and then takes them off.
R-Rated: 7 sec. Unrated: 14 sec. [00:21:00][00:18:50] The R-rated shows Susan and Brad a little longer after Susan gets into the pool. After that, the two are seen having sex.
The Unrated shows alternate shots of the two having sex. For example, Brad goes underwater to orally satisfy Susan. You can see Susan being taken from behind earlier.
R-Rated: 17 sec. Unrated: 1:05 min. [00:21:19][00:19:57] The R-rated fades from the doggie position to Brad and Susan in the pool.
In the Unrated, the two are seen longer in the doggy position and then earlier in the pool.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 24 sec. [00:21:23][00:20:26] When Brad and Susan are seen in the pool, the Unrated cuts briefly to Susan performing oral sex on Brad.
Unrated: 6 secs. [00:21:27][00:20:35] The R-rated continues to show Brad and Susan in the pool, then fades to the sleeping Brad.
The Unrated shows another shot of the two having sex in the pool before fading to Brad.
R-Rated: 6 secs. Unrated: 14 sec. [00:26:29][00:25:45] As Brad looks through the window, the R-rated shows Sasha soaping herself in the shower.
The Unrated shows an alternate shot of this in which Sasha also washes between her legs.
R-Rated: 15 sec. Unrated: 15 sec. [00:31:16][00:30:32] The R-rated fades from Brad to the next scene as he makes love to Sasha.
The Unrated shows Brad earlier having sex with Sasha in the doggy position.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 13 sec. [00:31:20][00:30:48] R-rated fades from doggy style to sex in front of the fireplace.
The Unrated shows Brad and Sasha in the doggy position for longer. The sex scene by the fireplace starts earlier.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 22 sec. [00:31:27][00:31:17] The R-rated fades from sex in front of the fireplace to the scene where Brad is licking Sasha's breasts.
In the Unrated, the sex in front of the fireplace continues, after which the two make love on the floor.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 26 sec. [00:32:27][00:32:41] At the end of the sex scene between Sasha and Brad, the R-rated once again shows Sasha in front of the fireplace before fading to Brad.
The Unrated shows the two having sex in front of the fireplace once again.
R-Rated: 7 sec. Unrated: 43 sec. [00:36:27][00:37:17] In the Unrated, Brad takes off Susan's panties and begins to orally pleasure her.
Unrated: 30 sec. [00:36:34][00:37:54] R-rated fades from Susan to Susan and Brad having sex on the couch.
In the Unrated, you see the delighted Susan longer, then Susan and Brad earlier having sex on the couch.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 29 sec. [00:36:55][00:38:42] R-rated fades over from the sex scene to Crank.
In the Unrated, the sex scene on the couch goes even further.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 21 sec. [00:49:27][00:51:35] R-rated cuts briefly to Brad as he sleeps with Cora on the desk.
In the Unrated, the camera pulls back further and Cora and Brad are seen having sex on the desk.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 12 sec. [00:49:35][00:51:54] When Brad suggests to Cora to be quiet, the R-rated shows Brad longer, then fades to the next scene.
The Unrated shows the two of them having sex on the table. Brad takes her and turns with her.
R-Rated: 3 sec. Unrated: 22 sec. [00:49:39][00:52:18] The R-rated fades right over as Brad and Cora lie on the couch.
The Unrated continues to show Brad putting her down and kissing her breasts.
Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 6 sec. [00:50:00][00:52:44] After the short cut to Susan, the R-rated shows Brad a little earlier as he sleeps with Cora on the armchair.
The Unrated shows a shot of the two having sex on the armchair.
Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 9 sec. [00:50:05][00:52:58] While Cora and Brad rock back and forth on the armchair, the Unrated shows another shot of the two having sex in between.
Unrated: 10 secs. [00:50:24][00:53:26] Again, the Unrated slides in another shot of the two having sex.
Unrated: 24 sec. [00:51:31][00:54:58] In the Unrated, Wendy strips her panties further down before cutting to Brad.
Unrated: 5 secs. [00:51:34][00:55:05] The Unrated shows Wendy earlier before she jumps into the pool. She briefly tests the water temperature with her foot.
Unrated: 8 sec. [00:56:21][01:00:00] As July is kissed by Brad, the R-rated fades to the sex position in the chair.
The Unrated shows the two having sex on the floor instead, and then earlier in the sex position in the armchair.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 15 sec. [00:56:41][01:00:36] The R-rated fades over from the sex scene to Brad at the pool.
In the Unrated, the sex on the chair goes on longer, after which the two are seen having sex on the desk before fading over to Brad.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 39 sec. [00:56:49][01:01:21] The R-rated cuts to Brad as Wendy gets out of the pool. She suggests going into the house, but Brad believes it would be better if she put her clothes back on. Wendy, because of Brad's numerous affairs, thinks it's hypocritical for him to see his sister-in-law naked for once. She suggests going to the hot tub. Wendy is seen swimming to the edge in the pool.
In the Unrated, Wendy continues to get out of the pool and suggests going into the hot tub.
R-Rated: 30 sec. Unrated: 6 sec. [01:01:05][01:05:13] The R-rated fades to Desire. The shot starts a little earlier than in the Unrated.
In the Unrated, you see Desire and Brad having sex in front of the fireplace instead.
R-Rated: 2 sec. Unrated: 12 sec. [01:01:21][01:05:39] In the R-rated you see Desire longer as Brad pushes her down. In the next shot, you can see Brad earlier.
The Unrated shows the two having sex in front of the fireplace. Desire is riding Brad.
R-Rated: 2 sec. Unrated: 16 sec. [01:01:31][01:06:04] The R-rated fades over to Brad.
No time difference. [01:08:51][01:13:24] At the beginning of the sex scene, Molly and Brad are seen naked on the tennis court. Then it fades to Molly in the riding position.
The Unrated shows the two having sex on the floor, then Molly is seen earlier in the riding position.
R-Rated: 7 sec. Unrated: 12 sec. [01:09:10][01:13:48] R-rated shows Molly and Brad longer, then fades to Molly in riding position.
The Unrated shows another shot of the two having sex before fading to Molly in the riding position.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 5 sec. [01:09:18][01:14:01] In the R-rated, Molly rides Brad longer before fading to the next scene.
The Unrated shows another shot of the two in riding position, then standing while having sex.
R-Rated: 3 sec. Unrated: 19 sec. [01:09:29][01:14:29] The R-rated fades from Molly and Brad to Crank.
The Unrated shows the two naked on the tennis court once again before fading over to Crank.
R-Rated: 1 sec. Unrated: 6 sec. [01:15:13][01:20:19] While the stranger can be seen riding Brad in the river, the Unrated shows more shots of the two having sex.
Unrated: 29 sec. [01:15:23][01:20:57] A little later the Unrated interrupts the shot again to show another shot of the two having sex.
Unrated: 11 sec. [01:16:07][01:21:52] After Brad says he saw the stranger one more time to break up, the R-rated shows Brad and the stranger meeting on the bridge. They share a kiss.
The Unrated doesn't start until after the kiss. R-Rated: 16 secs. [01:16:30][01:21:58] On the bridge, there is more dialogue between Brad and the stranger. Brad says to the stranger that he is a married man. The stranger addresses him by his name and Brad says that this broke the agreement not to use names. The stranger says that she was a big fan of Brad and had a great desire for him.
R-Rated: 32 sec. [01:17:18][01:22:14] After Brad said that the two had a brief affair, the R-Rated has more dialogue. He says that for him it was just a fling and he has something special with his wife. The stranger asks if he is trying to tell her that she is not special. Brad says that he is just saying that he loves his wife.
R-Rated: 13 secs. [01:19:37][01:24:20] The R-Rated has more dialogue as Crank and Archer talk about the case. After Archer said that the case is over, Crank says that says he thinks Brad is innocent. Archer wants to look at the facts and wonders how Brad's girlfriend was able to get into the house to shoot Susan despite the security lock. Crank says he doesn't know. Archer says that Brad must have given her the code.
R-Rated: 29 sec. [01:20:44][01:24:58] At the end of the conversation, Archer leaves the room in R-rated, then a cut to Crank.
R-Rated: 7 secs. |
