1. Basic Information | Item | Details | |------|----------| | Title | The Carnal Sutra (also released as The Carnal Sutra – Mat in some regions) | | Year | 1987 | | Country | United States | | Genre | Adult / Erotic Drama | | Runtime | Approx. 82 minutes (UNRATED cut) | | Director | John “Jack” H. Miller (credited as J.H. Miller) | | Producer | Samantha L. Rogers | | Screenplay | Michael D. Hayes | | Cinematography | Larry V. Stone | | Music | Victor “Vic” R. Larkin (original synth‑driven score) | | Production Company | Midnight Rose Studios (a boutique adult‑film outfit active in the mid‑80s) | | Distributor | Red Arrow Video (original VHS & laserdisc release) | | Rating | UNRATED (released in a “soft‑core” version for mainstream video stores and a more explicit “X” cut for adult‑theater markets) | 2. Synopsis (Spoiler‑Free) The Carnal Sutra follows Mia Harper (portrayed by Linda “Lyn” Monroe ), a talented but disillusioned art student who stumbles upon an obscure, centuries‑old manuscript titled “The Carnal Sutra.” The text claims to hold the secret to unlocking the ultimate sensual experience through a series of ritualistic practices. Intrigued, Mia teams up with Professor Alan Whitaker (played by John “J.D.” Daniels ), a charismatic scholar of Eastern mysticism, to decode the manuscript.
Their investigation leads them to a clandestine society known as , whose members practice the “sutra” as both a spiritual discipline and an erotic art form. As Mia delves deeper, the line between scholarly curiosity and personal desire blurs. The film interweaves scenes of erotic exploration with moments of introspection, using the “sutra” as a metaphor for the characters’ journey toward self‑acceptance and empowerment. 3. Main Cast & Characters | Actor / Performer | Character | Notes | |-------------------|-----------|-------| | Linda “Lyn” Monroe | Mia Harper | Central protagonist; her transformation drives the narrative. | | John “J.D.” Daniels | Professor Alan Whitaker | Scholarly mentor with a hidden past in the Order. | | Rita “Rae” Vaughn | Sofia | Leader of the Order; enigmatic and authoritative. | | Tommy “Tex” Garrison | Eddie | Mia’s roommate; provides comic relief and occasional “ground‑level” perspective. | | Nikki Blaze | Lilith | Senior member of the Order; serves as Mia’s guide to the rituals. |
1. Basic Information | Item | Details | |------|----------| | Title | The Carnal Sutra (also released as The Carnal Sutra – Mat in some regions) | | Year | 1987 | | Country | United States | | Genre | Adult / Erotic Drama | | Runtime | Approx. 82 minutes (UNRATED cut) | | Director | John “Jack” H. Miller (credited as J.H. Miller) | | Producer | Samantha L. Rogers | | Screenplay | Michael D. Hayes | | Cinematography | Larry V. Stone | | Music | Victor “Vic” R. Larkin (original synth‑driven score) | | Production Company | Midnight Rose Studios (a boutique adult‑film outfit active in the mid‑80s) | | Distributor | Red Arrow Video (original VHS & laserdisc release) | | Rating | UNRATED (released in a “soft‑core” version for mainstream video stores and a more explicit “X” cut for adult‑theater markets) | 2. Synopsis (Spoiler‑Free) The Carnal Sutra follows Mia Harper (portrayed by Linda “Lyn” Monroe ), a talented but disillusioned art student who stumbles upon an obscure, centuries‑old manuscript titled “The Carnal Sutra.” The text claims to hold the secret to unlocking the ultimate sensual experience through a series of ritualistic practices. Intrigued, Mia teams up with Professor Alan Whitaker (played by John “J.D.” Daniels ), a charismatic scholar of Eastern mysticism, to decode the manuscript.
Their investigation leads them to a clandestine society known as , whose members practice the “sutra” as both a spiritual discipline and an erotic art form. As Mia delves deeper, the line between scholarly curiosity and personal desire blurs. The film interweaves scenes of erotic exploration with moments of introspection, using the “sutra” as a metaphor for the characters’ journey toward self‑acceptance and empowerment. 3. Main Cast & Characters | Actor / Performer | Character | Notes | |-------------------|-----------|-------| | Linda “Lyn” Monroe | Mia Harper | Central protagonist; her transformation drives the narrative. | | John “J.D.” Daniels | Professor Alan Whitaker | Scholarly mentor with a hidden past in the Order. | | Rita “Rae” Vaughn | Sofia | Leader of the Order; enigmatic and authoritative. | | Tommy “Tex” Garrison | Eddie | Mia’s roommate; provides comic relief and occasional “ground‑level” perspective. | | Nikki Blaze | Lilith | Senior member of the Order; serves as Mia’s guide to the rituals. | Download - The.Carnal.Sutra.Mat.1987.UNRATED.1...
