Released in 1980, Taboo arrived at the tail end of the "porno chic" phenomenon of the 1970s, a period when adult films like Deep Throat (1972) and Behind the Green Door (1972) were screened in mainstream theaters.

in 1983, marking a massive turning point for the industry’s mainstream acceptance. What made it stand out? Kay Parker’s Performance:

The story of "Taboo" centers on Barbara Scott, played by the iconic Kay Parker . After her husband leaves her, blaming her "frigidity" for the failure of their marriage, Barbara is left to care for their teenage son, Paul, as she faces a world that seems to reject her at every turn. As she struggles to find work and companionship, she finds herself in a world of increasingly bizarre sexuality, which inevitably leads her to confront the ultimate social prohibition: incest. This "milf porn" before its time catapulted Kay Parker to international fame and established a "porn incest" subgenre that would continue for decades.

Released during the Golden Age of Porn, "Taboo" boasted a production quality that was a cut above the average "stag film of the 70s." Shot on 35mm film, it was designed for the big screen, and its recent restoration for Blu-ray highlights this quality.