Whether a movie is steamy or not is subjective.
While theres never a bad time to enjoy a steamy film, theres no better time than Valentines Day.
Poor Thingsissteamy and erotic in a very clinical sense.
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The presence of her husband Thomas (Nicholas Hoult) quells her anxieties.
On the one hand,Bill Skarsgard’s Count Orlokis ominous, threatening, and repulsive.
On the other, the performances of Skarsgard and Depp are absolutelybrimming with yearning and all-consuming desire.
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As Elio shows Oliver around and the pair spend more time together, a romance develops.
Only one teacher, Edwina (Kirsten Dunst), and a handful of students remain.
While he heals, the corporal begins playing the women against each other and preying on their loneliness.
Taboo stacks upon taboo inSofia Coppola’sThe Beguiled.
While the film is lustful and sultry, be warned,The Beguiledisa thriller first and a romance second.
While she was told the job would be dull, her new boss’s attitude is anything but.
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The thesis ofChallengersis thattennis isn’t a game but a relationship.
Luca Guadagnino’s 2024 film embodies that thesis in every scene.
InChallengers,sex and romance function like a power play.
Meanwhile, tennis matches function like an intimate courting ritual full of intensity and dripping sweat.
Add incredible chemistry and performances to the mix, andChallengersbecomes a romance for the ages.
Benedetta begins experiencing violent and erotic visions of Christ.
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Nothing is steamier than tabooon screen, especially when it’s based on a true story.
Audiences may be surprised to learn thatBenedettadirectorPaul Verhoevenis also behind satirical action classics likeRobocopandStarship Troopers.
But upon deeper inspection, the ultra-controversialBenedettais right at home in Verhoeven’s catalog.
The erotic thriller is back withLove Lies Bleeding,a brilliant crime thrillerwith a twist.
Once Sook-hee takes her place in the home and gets to know Hideko, her plans begin to change.
Anyone who has seenOldboyorStokerwill be unsurprised thatdirectorPark Chan-wookhas made a romance as dark asThe Handmaiden.
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For everyone else, themultilayered story of power dynamics and betrayalis very on-brand for the legendary South Korean filmmaker.
However, Rebecca has other ideas.
This two-hander isan excellent and romantically charged filmperfect for Valentine’s Day viewing.
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