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Films that are Steamy, Sexy, or Sensual

Looking for some hot, steamy romance? These films deserved a category all their own. Not for every audience, these are a few choice picks for a night of sensual movie viewing.
"9 1/2 Weeks"
Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger star in this steamy drama. The 80's Movies.com website has an interesting write-up about the film.
"Belle de Jour"
Plot synopsis for this sensual French film, starring Catherine Deneuve.
"B. Monkey"
Rupert Everett and Jonathan Rhys Meyers star in this romantic thriller, released in 1999. Miramax's official site includes the cast list and synopsis.
"Bliss"
Craig Sheffer and Sheryl Lee play a married couple who visit a mysterious doctor to help them with the sex life.
"Cruel Intentions"
Sony's Official site for this Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Reese Witherspoon film.
"Dangerous Liaisons"
Unofficial site with info on "Dangerous Liaisons," "Cruel Intentions," and "Valmont."
"Exotica"
Miramax/Buena Vista Entertainment's official site has info on this interesting tale revolving around a night club named "Exotica."
"Holy Smoke"
Harvey Keitel and Kate Winslet have some steamy scenes in this 1999 film. P.J. (Keitel) is sent to India by Ruth's (Winslet) family to deprogram her from a cult. The official site has the trailer, story synopsis, as well as cast and production info.
"Last Tango in Paris"
"Last Tango in Paris" is considered by many to be the most erotic movie ever filmed.
"Live Flesh"
"Live Flesh" is a sensual thriller starring Spain's top actor, Javier Bardem.
"The Pillow Book"
Ewan McGregor stars in this erotic, sensual tale of a Japanese woman who wants her body painted.
"Summer Lovers"
Plot Summary - one man and two women on a gorgeous Greek island. This 1982 film stars Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, and Valerie Quennessen, and is summarized on this fansite dedicated to Peter Gallagher.
"Two Moon Junction"
Sherilyn Fenn and Richard Tyson heat up the screen in this Zalman King film. This site has a synopsis of the movie, and info on it's DVD features.
"Wide Sargasso Sea"
This is the story of "Jean Eyre's" Edward Rochester character, before the events that take place in that novel.
"Wild at Heart"
Detailed site dedicated to the works of David Lynch. This site has links to reviews of the film as well as interviews done by David Lynch.
"Wild Side"
Christopher Walken, Anne Heche and Joan Chen star in this twisted tale of sexual desires.
"Wild Things"
Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, and Denise Richards star in this twisted tale of love, lust and deception.

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