Hardcore (1979) 〈Must Read〉

The film was shot in actual sex shops, peep shows, and adult studios in late-1970s Los Angeles. Schrader used real adult film industry veterans, such as Bill Margold, to ensure the script's accuracy.

Paul Schrader’s (1979) is a gritty neo-noir that explores the stark cultural divide between Midwestern religious values and the sleazy underworld of the Los Angeles adult film industry. Plot Overview Hardcore (1979)

Writer-director Paul Schrader drew inspiration from his own strict Calvinist upbringing and a real-life local scandal involving a missing girl in his hometown. The film was shot in actual sex shops,