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Greetings Film Fiends and welcome to John Doe's Film Blog. 30 years of dedicated celluloid obsession has meant that I have seen a few films. Drawing attention to some of the lesser discussed gems that I love. Cult classics, obscure curios and quality genre pictures. This blogs purpose is to translate some of my passion for these films and with luck, inspire you the reader to go check em out.

Brace yourself for a Bitch Slap

The Bullets, Brawls and Breasts of Bitch Slap


Bitch Slap Poster
Bitch Slap Poster - Prepare to be Slapped



Harking back to the days of Russ Meyer, Roger Corman and other sexploitation era pioneers comes a modern day self aware salute. Inspired by cult classics like Faster Pussycat Kill Kill and Dragstrip Girls, the official Bitch Slap website begins its synopsis: “Bitch Slap is a post modern, thinking man’s throwback to the “B” Movie/exploitation films of the 1950’s-70’s as well as a loving, sly parody of the same.”

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Bitch Slap Screenshots



John Doe didn’t need to read any further than that to know this was his favourite flavour of trash cinema. This flesh for fantasy story is about a trio of full chested, double barrelled vixens on a mission to extort cash from a drug lord. The whole thing goes pear shaped when deranged villains, violent crooks and twisted morality enter the equation.

bitch slap Trixie
Trixie put a spell on you


Structured for a plot collision in the vengeful finale, there is a second story told in reverse character flashbacks, Memento style. Bitch Slap is written and Directed by Rick Jacobson and Eric Gruendemann. (Click HERE to see a video interview with Jacobson and Gruendemann)

bitch slap camero
Careful, Camero causes pain


Providing the hard bodied, moist torsos in front of the camera are Erin Cummins playing Hel the corporate brains behind the crime. Julia Voth as the erotic temptress Trixie and America Olivo is the ass kicking, drug runner Camero.

bitch slap hel
Hel hath no Fury


Searching through their names on imdb.com these girls credits extend to beautiful woman #1 on How I Met Your Mother. Speaking of B grade, Hercules Kevin Sorbo and Xena Lucy Lawless also show up, though JD has never been a fan of either show.

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Pinky uses the shadows


The trailer certainly shows signs of Faster Pussycat, Kill Kill and though no dialogue is revealed, if you go to the official site you will find a few words of wise female empowerment.

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Yeah, you want to click on the Picture to see larger version


Rated PG - DD For Pervasive Naughtiness. With a Parental Advisory on Guns Jugs and True Love, this is a man bashing girl power treat that this boy is lining up to ogle.

bitch slap camero
JD's hand are up.



Images courtesy of www.impawards.com


Kick back with a beer and soak in the Red Band Trailer for Bitch Slap



Behind The Scenes of Bitch Slap


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1. August 4th 2008 @ 00:16. Tracy Says:
He he, love the theatrical clip. Looks like serious stuff, JD.
2. August 4th 2008 @ 01:50. Damo Says:
The behind scenes is better than the film clip.
This fellow must have been listening to Ken Russell for inspiration.
3. August 4th 2008 @ 02:54. Cibbuano Says:
Love the genre, and I like when it's done right, with enough frivolity to make it camp.

I'd watch this to see what's what, but I hate the style on the posters, didn't like the trailer much. It just doesn't seem fun enough!

4. August 4th 2008 @ 04:25. Bryn Says:
I spotted Kiwi Michael Hurst (Xena) in there as well, which makes sense of Lucy Lawless has been cast too.
I don't know quite what to make of it all. Is this pre-empting the re-boot of Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! ??
5. August 4th 2008 @ 04:33. Raoul Duke Says:
They look like San Fernando porn stars. I'll wait for the XXX DVD release. Much more fun. America Olivo. Yeah baby.
6. August 4th 2008 @ 16:51. James Rickard Says:
Even the car from the clip works for me!
7. August 4th 2008 @ 19:17. Wilson Pon Says:
WoW, these girls look like Bitches enough for me...lol

9. August 14th 2008 @ 15:18. D. Armenta Says:
Happy blog birthday, JD!!

Meyer and Corman would be proud to call this one their own..the genre was perfectly captured.
10. August 15th 2008 @ 00:20. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Tracy,

Yeah it does look like Oscar material doesn't it.
11. August 15th 2008 @ 00:24. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Damo,

I liked both clips for the trash appeal, but the 2nd one does have more substance for sure.....channelling ken Russell I agree, now where are those Devils?

12. August 15th 2008 @ 00:26. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Cib,

Did you follow the link to teh interview with teh filmmakers? By the sounds of it "Camp Fun" seems to be the focus. I laughed out loud at the trailer, but thats just me easily amused by bouncing cleavage!

Personally I love the poster art work, but then I'm a sucker for edgy comic book flavour. The Trixie one being my fave.
13. August 15th 2008 @ 00:30. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Bryn,

Considering that the writer/Directors worked on Hercules/Zena it makes sense they would have some of the cast in it...though personally i can't stand either show.

The official website has no qualms about acknowleging its Russ Meyer influences, but its not a Pussycat remake....that's Tarantino's pleasure isn't it?

14. August 15th 2008 @ 00:51. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Raoul,

the XXX version, mmm lets hope the DVd extras include outatkes, huh?

15. August 15th 2008 @ 00:53. JohnDoe Says:
Hi James,

Agreed the petrol head in me seems torn between the wenches and the high octane machine....if only we could combine the two

16. August 15th 2008 @ 00:54. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Wilson,

More than a handful is a waste, remember that!
17. August 15th 2008 @ 00:56. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Peter,

Don't go looking for subsatnce here, just flesh...and yes they seemed to have ticked all the lowest common denominator boxes.
18. August 15th 2008 @ 01:00. JohnDoe Says:
Thanks D,

I just put up my official birthday post where the real celebration begins...

Agreed that the big breasted, guns, babes and muscle cars seem to have all been given appropriate attention...this will either be a wonderful guilty pleasure, or an absolute bummer.
19. December 28th 2008 @ 07:37. ShaunK Says:
As I saw the stills and trailer, it made my little heart skip a beat and as it did, it cried out, 'Behold a god more powerful than I who comes to rule over me'

This might be a film that I have to chug down a beer or two first befre seeing though
20. January 15th 2009 @ 03:17. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Shaun,

I'm still only cosmetically pleased with the film, lets hope the carbonated and fermented hops haze to pleasing goggles.
21. March 11th 2009 @ 05:44. Bryn Says:
I bet this goes straight to DVD ...
22. April 28th 2009 @ 16:41. JohnDoe Says:
Hi Bryn,

It will in Oz but over here there is no doubt of a cinema release...just a question of when.

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