[Demdike@Cult Labs]

On the Game (1974)

Directed by Stanley Long, one of Britain's most prolific exploitation film directors, On the Game is a docudrama charting the history of prostitution from neolithic times (Yes, this means gorilla suit sex) through Roman times and the Dark Ages right up to modern day, well 70's, Soho.

On the Game is one of those films that received an X rating when it first appeared and it's easy to see why it still remains an 18 certificated film. The nudity is non-stop however it's also mixed with historical document such as medieval harlots and the ducking stool - a section straight out of Witchfinder General) and ickiest of all close up shots of genitals covered in sexual diseases. As far as film interest goes it's playfully narrated by the magnificent Charles Gray and features Blue Peter's Peter Duncan and Allo Allo's Carmen Silvera among it's mainly adult film making cast.

Although not a prime example of British 'slap n' tickle' On The Game would make a fine double bill with Anthony Balch's equally educating and titillating 1969 film The Secrets of Sex.

Look blame Inspector Abberline for my new found love of British sexiness. Had he not banged on about On the Buses and the alluring charms of Anna Karen then none of this would have happened.