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js81
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87 Posts
6/06
Posted - Sep 5 2006 : 4:11PM
VCA's Gravest Hits

This four hour compilation by porn powerhouse VCA features scenes starring performers who have kicked the bucket. I'm not sure what demographic VCA was hoping to reach with this effort but I must say that quite a few good scenes are included from greats who, needless to say, have been and will forever be out of commission.

The compilation is broken down by performer. Obviously, the majority of "co-stars" participating in the individual scenes still have a pulse, while the dearly departed include the likes of Rebecca Steele, Cal Jammer, Savannah, Woody Long, Teri Diver, Alex Jordan, Trinity Loren, and Megan Leigh respectively.

Prior to each scene (or grouping of scenes) we see a basic title screen which indicates the performer's name, date of their death, and the initials R.I.P. There are also screens shown before each sex scene identifying the other performers in the scene, as well as the title of the film or video the scene was lifted from. Most of the scenes are, understandably, quite dated. Regardless, the audio and video quality is excellent throughout.

Here is a quick breakdown of the scenes:

Rebecca Steele - died on 1/18/04 from a drug overdose while suffering from AIDS (according to the "Dead Porn Star List" at the IAFD). Scenes from: Juicy Lucy (2 scenes), Party Doll.

Cal Jammer - died on 1/25/95 from a self inflicted gun shot wound. Scenes from: Nikki’s Last Stand (2 scenes), Anal Future.

Savannah - died on 7/11/94 from a self inflicted gun shot wound. Scenes from: Laying the Ghost, Roxy, Angels.

Woody Long - died on 9/28/02 from a head injury resulting from a fall down a staircase after suffering a stroke. Scenes from: Rocket Girls, Bare Market, Still Hard to Stop.

Teri Diver - died on 1/2/01 from a drug overdose. Scenes from: Still Hard to Stop, Merry Widows, Just for Tonight.

Alex Jordan - died on 7/2/95 from hanging (self inflicted) Scenes from: Cheerleader Nurses, Sex Stories.

Trinity Loren - died on 10/28/98 from a drug overdose. Scene from: Sirens.

Megan Leigh - died on 6/16/90 from a self inflicted gun shot wound. Scenes from: Sex Lives of the Rich and Famous 1 (2 scenes).

There is a variety of action for just about all tastes; facials, anal, DPs, squirting, lesbian action, and interracial sex. I also like the fact that VCA actually took the time to identify whose who and what movies the individual scenes were mined from unlike most other comps that just leave you guessing. The above mentioned stars will most certainly be missed by this viewer, and millions of others. As macabre a concept of such a compilation may seem, I did enjoy the action (with special props to the late Teri Diver, Trinity Loren and Megan Leigh, three of my favorite ladies). Thanks to all the porners that have passed on. We still appreciate you and your efforts. Your body of work will not be forgotten.

Hardware All-Star Supporter
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14596 Posts
3/02
Posted - Sep 5 2006 : 4:57PM
The movie actually lists when and how these people died?
js81
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87 Posts
6/06
Posted - Sep 5 2006 : 5:00PM
Just the dates. The cause of death was my own addition.
the unknown pervert
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3243 Posts
5/06
Posted - Sep 5 2006 : 11:33PM
I'm sure there is someone in their corporate headquarters right now saying "I told you we should have tried to get that crocodile guy to introduce the scenes."

Edited by - the unknown pervert on 9/6/2006 1:37:50 PM

absynth
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434 Posts
8/06
Posted - Sep 6 2006 : 1:58AM
Some people have no souls...

If you want to make it a tribute to stars that have passed, that's cool..but calling it "Gravest Hits???"

That screams tasteless and insensitive in my book...

 
js81
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87 Posts
6/06
Posted - Sep 6 2006 : 1:27PM
Couldn't agree more.
absynth
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absynth makes the heart grow fonder
434 Posts
8/06
Posted - Sep 6 2006 : 1:46PM
Can't wait for the follow up, "Stiffs Competition." :P

Seriously, some of my favorite porn scenes (especially during my first exposure to porn) were performed by talent who is no longer with us. I guess to some degree watching the old vhs tapes featuring them provides a nostalgic feeling, but on the other hand, it's really fuckin'sad. Just the other day I was watching New Wave Hookers 3 and there were Cal Jammer and Jon Dough. Not long before that I had watched a really hot scene where Rocco fucks Savannah on the table in a restaurant. Same deal...

Maybe VCA was going for that nostalgic feeling, but they sold themselves short by giving it a morbid/tasteless title.

Edited by - absynth on 9/6/2006 1:48:32 PM

YogaDame All-Star Supporter
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198 Posts
7/05
Posted - Sep 6 2006 : 6:14PM
Shhh... don't give them ideas...
absynth
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absynth makes the heart grow fonder
434 Posts
8/06
Posted - Sep 6 2006 : 6:29PM
If VCA doesn't like that title for the dearly departed, maybe someone can use it for a compilation of contract girls...
scipio
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1901 Posts
2/00
Posted - Sep 7 2006 : 5:32AM
js81 - your review here is a lot better than some that people submit to the main site. Please consider adding it. The link to do so is just down there on the lefthand side of your page.

cheers,

scipio




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