Matt Cimber is one of the most underrated low-budget 1970's exploitation directors, responsible for such minor classics as "The Witch Who Came from the Sea". This film is kind of a disappointment, however. First off, it's very talk-y and stage-y, relying on a lot of theatrical-style acting, which is almost never a good thing in a movie, even with great dialogue and very talented performers. To make things worse, however, the two main performers are definitely not very talented. Marta Kristen (from the 1960's "Lost in Space" TV show) comes to LA to visit a friend (Kathy Kersh). Both of them are trying to make it in Hollywood, but they both learn that it's not such a nice place to be. They eventually decide to lead town, but not, of course, before having a steamy lesbian sex scene!
I know some may want to see this just to see "Will Robinson's" older sister engaging in full-frontal lesbian sex. Well, it occurs about 55 minutes in--use chapter-skip/fast-forward etc. and save yourself from having to watch the rest of the movie. I initially thought Marta Kristen was playing both roles, partly because the two actresses intentionally look a lot alike (thus the title), but also because it was hard to believe two different actresses could both be this bad. Kristen, at least was a lot better in "Lost in Space" so perhaps, Cimber deserves some of the blame. But then he got a great performance out of another TV actress, Millie Perkins, in "Witch". It's unfortunate also that his regular character actor, George "Buck" Flowers, who was so great in "Witch" only has a small part here as a cabdriver.
If you're just looking for "celebrity skin", you probably won't be too disappointed with this, but if you're a Matt Cimber fan (or you're more interested in thespians than lesbians), you almost certainly will be.
I know some may want to see this just to see "Will Robinson's" older sister engaging in full-frontal lesbian sex. Well, it occurs about 55 minutes in--use chapter-skip/fast-forward etc. and save yourself from having to watch the rest of the movie. I initially thought Marta Kristen was playing both roles, partly because the two actresses intentionally look a lot alike (thus the title), but also because it was hard to believe two different actresses could both be this bad. Kristen, at least was a lot better in "Lost in Space" so perhaps, Cimber deserves some of the blame. But then he got a great performance out of another TV actress, Millie Perkins, in "Witch". It's unfortunate also that his regular character actor, George "Buck" Flowers, who was so great in "Witch" only has a small part here as a cabdriver.
If you're just looking for "celebrity skin", you probably won't be too disappointed with this, but if you're a Matt Cimber fan (or you're more interested in thespians than lesbians), you almost certainly will be.
