: After her husband leaves her, Barbara Scott (Kay Parker) experiences extreme sexual frustration and emotional isolation. She finds herself developing an attraction to her teenage son, Paul, leading to a mutual seduction that the film treats with a surreal, narrative gravity.
She made meatloaf. He brought home a six-pack of Pabst. They ate at the Formica table, knees almost touching. The radio played “Whip It” by Devo. Ellen laughed—a rusty, surprising sound. Danny said, “You should laugh more.” taboo 1 1980 new