Second Skin

It's not often I happen upon a shot-on-video wank-fest that actually holds it's own against the higher bugeted classic 35mm triple X fare of yesteryear, but Second Skin doesn't embarrass any of the performers on display. Plus: I'm a sucker for a good hostage drama. Who doesn't like those?

Especially good is Jamie Gillis as the "heavy", a worldly jewel expert/gang boss who throws his weight around with flair and makes the camera, as well as his female co-stars grovel before him.

It's a shame that the ending is so poorly edited and seems rushed, because otherwise this might have been a minor classic of the genre. It's still worth a viewing, and the sex on display is quite watchable.

I agree with the previous reviewer. This is an exceptionally well-made adult film from one of the exceptionally good adult filmmakers: John Leslie. Shame that he's stopped making "features" and has gone the all-sex route.

The story deals with a diamond thief (Jamie Gillis), who holds 9 people hostage for 24 hours in a secluded house. This is one of Leslie's better uses of plot, up there with "Goin' Down Slow" and "Anything That Moves". Jamie Gillis is perfectly cast in the lead, with good support from Cheri Taylor, Ona Z, and Mike Horner. Joey Silvera and Damien Cashmere are mildly amusing as Gillis' quite dim henchmen.

From what I can see, this movie is quite rare. I happened to get it on sale from a video outlet for $7.95 and would recommend it to anyone who could find it. 9/10