I suspect that someday Candida Royalle's contributions to Adult Cinema will come back into fashion, but this 1988 diptych in her Star Directors Series should be watched by aspiring porn directors who are serious about their craft.

Her contribution is The Tunnel, shot at that West Side Manhattan night club with its ancient train tracks dating from its docking days for shipping on the Hudson River.

With adventurous camerawork and stylization, it depicts the erotic dreams/nightmares of Siobhan Hunter, who Candida describes in vast understatement as "photogenic". This abstract romance with a mystery man is a beautiful combination of Adult Cinema and the avant garde (think Emshwiller, Broughton, etc.) that predated it in the world of Underground Cinema.

The other contribution is by Gloria Leonard, with terrific acting by Nina Hartley and Richard Pacheco, two of Adult's most talented performers. It's a simple romantic tryst at a restaurant and then humping back home, notable for Leonard's sharp dialog.

Originally released in the VHS era by Royalle's Femme Prods., it has been preserved along with her other titles on DVD by the very compatible Couples Romance distributor Adam & Eve.

The fantasy genre features imaginative and often magical worlds, characters, and events. It explores realms beyond the boundaries of reality, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, supernatural powers, and fantastical settings. These stories can take place in entirely fictional worlds or blend fantastical elements with real-world settings.

Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The romance genre features the theme of romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters. These stories focus on the development of love, desire, and intimacy between protagonists, often exploring the challenges, conflicts, and triumphs that arise in their relationships.

Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

See who dazzled on the red carpet and took home gold at the 78th Primetime Creative Emmy Awards.

Primetime Creative Arts Emmys: Photos We Love

The Tunnel, 220 12th Ave, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Sensual Escape

Top Cast17

User reviews1

Related interests

Storyline

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed