– Taboo currently holds a 6.4/10 on IMDb (based on 1.7K+ user ratings). This is unusually high for an adult film. The recent uptick in votes (the "UPD" component) comes from a new generation of cinephiles rediscovering the film via boutique Blu-ray releases.
In the 1980s, Taboo was banned in several countries, including the UK (under the Video Recordings Act 1984). However, the 2020s have seen a scholarly turn. Universities with film studies departments now occasionally screen Taboo as part of "Transgressive Cinema" courses. Taboo 1 1980 Imdb UPD
In 1983, the film received the inaugural Homer Award for Best Adult Tape from the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) . This was a landmark moment, as it represented a rare instance of the mainstream video industry acknowledging adult content. – Taboo currently holds a 6
Additionally, the film’s filter now includes a banner: "This title contains mature themes. Reviews reflect artistic merit, not endorsement." In the 1980s, Taboo was banned in several
Whether you view it as a sleazy relic or a transgressive masterpiece, one fact is certain: Kay Parker’s whispered question to her on-screen son— "Why does love have to have rules?" —still echoes through the halls of cinema history. And thanks to the persistent, careful updating of IMDb, its legacy (for better or worse) will never be erased.