Darker Side of Desire – Sweet Sinner Films – Director – Jacky St. James – Cast – Cassidy Klein, Cherie DeVille, Riley Nixon, Gia Page, Mickey Mod, Tommy Pistol, Michael Vegas, James Deen.
This is award winning director Jacky St. James first effort for the label. This story is about a woman, Natalie (Cassidy Klein), with sexual fantasies that are a bit out of the norm. Still these are desires she wants to explore and when Natalie meets Bryce (Mickey Mod), a guy she seems to have a lot in common with, does she reveal her desires? Does she tell him everything that is on her mind? Does she risk losing him because of what she wants to explore? That is the crux of the story along with some very explicit sex scenes. If you remember her very successful “Emma Marks” series of films for another label then this BDSM themed release should hit home with you.
It begins with Jacky’s patented voice over by the lead character explaining what is in her mind. Then onto her meeting Mickey and how their interactions work out as she still keeps him at bay about her desires. She is not sure how he might react and feels chemistry with him sexually. Her friends lend their support and help while getting on with their own sex lives and desires, some which are, shall we say, different. Aside from Cassidy, the buzz headed blonde, Riley Nixon, has a stand out scene that will make you sit up and take notice. Add in porn vets like Tommy Pistol, James Deen and Cherie De Ville, plus others and this story really gets told in a very dark, but erotic way.
The way the story is told, the narratives, the shadings, the subdued, almost eerie lighting and the sounds of BDSM actions make this mesmerizing. For those not into this world of erotic sexuality, it will definitely create some curiosity about what it is really like. Even for those not familiar with this style, they will find some big turn on moments in some of the things that are done to a partner.There are a few minor lapses here and there, but the overall production is typical Jacky St. James must watch erotica.
In conclusion I love this lady and her passion, her writing and directing and as a person. While it still covered the fetish world of BDSM there was, as I mentioned above, a certain punch that was lacking (no pun intended) at times. That being said, Cassidy Klein, to me, is one of adult’s top actresses who is blessed with totally natural acting chops that allow her to turn her characters into total reality. She literally carries this production and is buoyed by a great supporting cast throughout. The sex was as it should be for this kind of film, that being everything from soft and sensual to rough and unpredictable. The settings, audio and lighting were terrific and added immensely to the artistic value. The cinematography was spot on allowing for some great visuals. This is a worthy couples friendly film to watch and enjoy. So be sure to get hold of “Darker Side of Desire” from Sweet Sinner Films, our “Friday 4 Star Feature” here on AAN.
Reviewed by Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN
