In the landscape of adult cinema, few titles carry as much weight—or notoriety—as the Taboo series. Spanning over two decades with nearly two dozen sequels, the franchise is legendary. However, purists and cinephiles almost universally agree that the "Golden Era" of the franchise rests squarely in the early years: Taboo I (1979), Taboo II (1982), Taboo III (1984), and Taboo IV (1985).
The Taboo film series, which ran its primary original cycle from 1980 to 1985, is widely considered a landmark in adult cinema because it prioritized narrative and production quality over standard exploitation. While the series eventually expanded to 23 entries, the first four films released during this period are often cited by reviewers on platforms like Letterboxd and IMDb as the pinnacle of the franchise. Key Features of the 1979–1985 Era taboo iiiiiiiv 19791985 better
The "iiiiiiv" in the text could be a playful way of writing "4," which might refer to the fourth edition of the game. However, I couldn't find any information on a specific "Taboo IV" edition released between 1979 and 1985. The Forbidden Franchise: A Retrospective of Taboo I–IV
A zine or mail-art project — The numbers match the run of a legendary anonymous erotic/horror comic or fanzine that changed its title each issue (e.g., Taboo I, Taboo II … Taboo VII + a final Taboo V issue in 1985). A countdown or accumulation (I = 1, repeated
If you are looking to explore this franchise, start with the original and stop at IV.
Plot:
This is a retrospective review of the seminal film series (Parts I through IV), spanning the years 1979 to 1985.