Unlike many films of its era, Taboo was lauded for having a legitimate, albeit controversial, narrative. The story centers on Barbara (Kay Parker), a woman who develops a complex, forbidden psychological and physical attraction to her son, Paul.
The story centers on Barbara Scott (played brilliantly by Kay Parker), a woman devastated by her husband leaving her for a younger woman. Struggling with loneliness and unfulfilled desires, she inadvertently finds herself in a complex romantic entanglement with her own son, Paul (Mike Ranger). The film explores the psychological fallout of this forbidden relationship, as well as the girlfriend Paul leaves behind, which adds layers of guilt and confusion to the narrative.
