 "Surelick Holmes" Released on DVD
Hand In Hand Films' 1971 campy porn classic The American Adventures of Surelick Holmes was
presented for theatrical screenings but never was released on video for the home market.
Now, more than 30 years after it was shown in gay movie houses, director Ralph Eli's
genuinely one-of-a-kind porn film is available on DVD from Bijou Video. Switching from
high camp to nasty cum shots to bad and funny acting, the parody of the epitome of
detectives, Sherlock Holmes, is a must-see for porn aficionados if for no other reason
than the period clothing in the sex scenes - and for the way people in regular settings
just drop to their knees and start sucking cock for no apparent reason.
Tall and lean David Chandler plays Surelick with a strange sexual appeal that carries the
film. As Dr. Watson, Frank Massey demonstrates that the two characters shared more than a
set of rooms at 221B Baker Street by doing his fair share of cock-sucking throughout the
film.
The pair is called to America to consult on a case with Surelick's detective friend,
Charles Head (portrayed by Zebedy Colt). While discussing the case, Head proceeds to suck
off Surelick and then gets fucked by him as well. The ensuing investigation includes
plenty of sexual activity that progresses from cock-sucking to pissing through
sadomasochism and a bathroom orgy and ends with a little transvestite sex by none other
than the evil Dr. Maryorty (played by Barry Warfel).
The hair, bell bottoms and music may mark this as 1970s vintage porn, but overall The
American Adventures of Surelick Holmes is a fun-filled romp with some magnificent cum
shots. It demonstrates the kind of daring storytelling for which Hand In Hand Films was
known.
Bijou Video had the original film prints restored in order to create a digital master for
the new DVD edition. New artwork for the packaging and label was created with a nod to the
classic Sherlock Holmes films.
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