La femme-objet

This adult feature from France finds an insatiable author struggling to find partners to keep up with him, so he builds a sexbot to fill his needs. It starts off a little slow and feels a bit like a miss, but once stunning Marilyn Jess appears as the bot not only does the film liven up, but ideas come forward that take this one in an unexpected direction. Enough can't be said of the performers, and especially Jess, and all in all this one ends up being an interesting character study that more than holds its own in the genre.

La femme-objet (1981)

*** 1/2 (out of 4)

Nicolas (Richard Allan) is a science fiction writer who has an insane need for sex. He will take sex from pretty much any woman but he has yet to find exactly what he desires. This leads him into creating a female robot (Marilyn Jess) who is programed to give him his ultimate desires.

LA FEMME-OBJET comes from writer-director Claude Mulot who messed around in several genres in his short career. This includes horror (THE BLOODY ROSE), sexploitation (SINS OF THE FLESH) and hardcore. He has several famous hardcore pictures including the infamous PUSSY TALK but there's no question that most people consider LA FEMME-OBJET, also known as PROGRAMMED FOR PLEASURE, to be his masterpiece.

What's so remarkable about this picture is that it actually mixes various genres quite well as the story itself is basically the Dr. Frankenstein and monster. You've got a man who creates a robot to do whatever he says but soon that robot is in charge of things. I thought the story was told extremely well and it certainly helps that the performances are also a lot better than you'd typically see in a film like this.

Allan is perfect in the role of the writer who just can't get enough sex. Helene Shirley, Laura Clair and Nadine Roussial are among the ladies who take their turn with him. Then you've got Marilyn Jess who easily steals the picture as the beautiful blonde. Her performance is right on the mark as she's basically playing an emotional-less robot who is just here for one thing.

The cinematography is another major plus here as the sex scenes are filmed extremely well as are the scenes without any sex. LA FEMME-OBJET is certainly one of the better adult pictures ever made.

"La Femme-Objet," also known as "Programmed for Pleasure," is a 1981 French adult film written and directed by the late Claude Mulot, marking his final foray into hardcore cinema. This unique blend of science fiction and pornography is a peculiar yet entertaining addition to the world of continental erotica. While the story is not particularly original, the film has a certain allure that makes it a memorable watch.

The plot centers on Nicolas (Richard Allan), a science fiction writer with an insatiable appetite for sex. Despite his numerous encounters, he has yet to find fulfillment. In an attempt to satisfy his deepest desires, Nicolas creates a female robot (Marilyn Jess) who is programmed to cater to his every whim.

What follows is a series of explicit and often corny sexual encounters, featuring nudity and graphic content. However, it is the film's overall aesthetic and cinematography that truly stand out. The sex scenes are well-crafted, and the non-sexual scenes also hold their own, creating a visually appealing package.

Marilyn Jess's performance as the emotionless robot is commendable, as she embodies the role with robotic precision. The film also offers a glimpse into the world of 1980s French adult cinema, with its unique blend of sleaze and art.

While "La Femme-Objet" may not be a masterpiece, it is certainly one of the better adult films out there. It's a fun, kinky ride that knows exactly what it is and embraces it fully. For fans of erotic cinema, this film is a must-watch, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of adult entertainment.