by Lizzy’s Take:
Is it a porno with a plot? A musical with boobs? A fairy tale with beaver jokes? Yes. Cinderella (1977) is all of those things, and it’s also one of my favorite watches from the wild world of early Full Moon-adjacent films. Directed by Michael Pataki—yes, the same guy who directed Mansion of the Doomed and Brando’d his way through Last Foxtrot in Burbank—this one’s a trip.
👉 Recommended if: You like your softcore with songs, your satire with snapper, and your stoned movie nights with sparkle and sass.
🚫 Skip it if: You’re easily offended, allergic to musical nudity, or don’t enjoy vintage cheese with your erotica.
The Softcore Fairy Tale We Didn’t Deserve (But Glad We Got)
Cinderella (1977) isn’t just another fairy tale spoof—it’s the gold standard for softcore comedy musicals, dripping with late-70s sleaze and joyfully leaning into every innuendo it can find. And trust me: it finds a lot of innuendos.
The premise is familiar—Cinderella wants to go to the ball—but this version has less “glass slipper” and more “glass pipe, let’s vibe.” Songs, sex, and sexual wordplay are around every corner. The kingdom even has a Ministry of Orgasms. You’re either in or you’re out.
From repeated references to beavers (of course), to the narrator casually calling the royal family “the horniest bloodline in the land,” this is a movie that knows exactly what it is. And honestly? It does it well.
A Pataki Production (Yes, Again)
Michael Pataki directed this absolute fever dream, making him a triple threat in the strange-but-sexy film space. We’ve already seen his directing style in the gritty brutality of Mansion of the Doomed and his Brando-impersonating chaos in Last Foxtrot in Burbank. But here, he fully leans into erotic satire—and it kind of works.
The comedy never takes itself too seriously, the pacing keeps things moving (pun not intended), and the songs? Shockingly catchy. No, seriously. Watch this high and try not to hum along. You will fail.
Songs, Satire, and Softcore Vibes
This film defines the softcore genre. It’s not porn pretending to be a story—it’s a story that just happens to feature a lot of sex. There’s a charm to how earnest the cast is, how ridiculous the lyrics are, and how everything—no matter how naked—still fits the tone.
Is it dated? Yes. Is it problematic at times? Also yes. But it’s witty, self-aware, and genuinely funny in a way that most erotic comedies today couldn’t pull off. It’s not trying to seduce you—it’s trying to make you laugh while seducing you, and that’s a much rarer combination.
Should You Watch It?
Absolutely. If you’re in the mood for vintage softcore that’s genuinely entertaining, sexy without being grimy, and peppered with musical numbers that somehow slap, Cinderella (1977) is a must-watch.
Especially if you’re already exploring the early works that inspired Full Moon’s legacy—this is a cornerstone. And if you’re brave enough to do a triple feature, pair it with Last Foxtrot in Burbank and Fairy Tales for the full erotic fairy tale experience.
Final Verdict:
Cheesy, charming, unapologetically horny—and honestly? Kinda magical.
