The Dark Side of Tomorrow (1970) Just the Two of Us | Region-Free (DVD)

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Title: The Dark Side of Tomorrow (1970)

Genre: Drama, Romance

Plot Synopsis:
While their husbands are away on a hunting trip, two bored Los Angeles housewives, Denise and Adria, develop a close friendship that soon turns into a passionate love affair. For Denise, their relationship is a fleeting experiment, but for Adria, it becomes an all-consuming obsession. As Denise’s attention shifts toward a male neighbor, Adria’s jealousy spirals out of control, leading to emotional turmoil and heartbreak.

Cast and Crew:

• Directors: Jack Deerson, Barbara Peeters
• Writers: David Novik, Barbara Peeters
• Cast:
  • Elizabeth Plumb as Denise
  • Alisa Courtney as Adria
  • John Aprea as Jim
  • Wayne Want as David
  • Marland Proctor as Casey

IMDb Link:
The Dark Side of Tomorrow (1970) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Sally Jane Black – ★★★★
   “There is something about the tone of exploitation movies from this era. The drained brown and beige of the late hippie-era giving way to garish orange couches and cheap green painted walls has the first hints of the perceived cultural malaise that would become part of the narrative of the decade, an indication of post-free love Americana’s dissolution into the coming era of pomp and circumstance.”

2. Filipe Furtado – ★★★
   “Sexploitation quickie about two married women having a lesbian affair that has a very good eye for its main characters’ lives and some pretty good touches, but suffers a bit in its need to conform to its lower needs. A movie often split against itself, its feelings are much stronger than its narrative, and at times it struggles to channel its excesses toward its strengths.”

3. Bert – ★★★★
   “Loved Mona so much! This was definitely an exploitation film, with all the sleaze and charm and washed color of the era, but one that actually looks at sapphic love in a sensitive way (written & directed by a woman, ya see..). It also features The Source Cafe, some excellent music/bands, and is quite emotional.”

Meta Description:
A provocative drama-romance, The Dark Side of Tomorrow (1970) follows two housewives who embark on a passionate affair while their husbands are away. Directed by Jack Deerson and Barbara Peeters, the film explores themes of love, jealousy, and self-discovery, making it a unique entry in 1970s exploitation cinema.