: The film spawned several sequels, but none captured the specific cultural lightning-in-a-bottle effect of the original 1980 production. The Evolution of the Genre
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is a critique (intentional or not) of the 1950s nuclear family ideal. By placing the "taboo" act within a pristine, middle-class home, the film suggested that the greatest disruptions to social order don't come from the outside world, but from within the home itself. This subversion is what made the film so controversial—and successful—at the time of its release. 4. Legacy and Controversy kay parker taboo 1
