Let’s get hot and steamy. It’s time to loosen up those buttons.
Over the last few years, I’ve seen a noticeable rise in costume dramas. Bridgerton was all the rage on Netflix, and Outlander took Starz by storm. We’ve seen Netflix release Lady Chatterley’s Lover as well.
So what’s behind all this scintillating stuff?
Everyone likes to watch something exciting, but what if that excitement isn’t from action or thills? What if it’s the kind of excitement that can only come from the bedroom? Romance movies and TV shows come with some steamy sex.
But there’s a specific name for these erotic movies that take place in another century.
Today, we’re going to go over these “bodice rippers” and look at examples across film and television. We’ll define the genre, talk about what makes a great one, and rip a few of our own.
Sound good?
Let’s get started.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.