Леди Лотоса / Ladies of the Lotus (1986)

"Ladies of the Lotus" is a gritty and suspenseful 1986 Canadian retro crime, action, and erotic exploitation thriller directed by Douglas C. Nicolle and cult filmmaker Lloyd A. Simandl, running for 1 hour and 29 minutes. Exploring the dark underbelly of the modeling industry, the narrative follows ambitious young women lured into the glamorous New Horizons Agency only to vanish into an international underworld syndicate. When lovely assistant manager Tara uncovers the depraved conspiracy behind the disappearances, she realizes she has already been marked as the next target. Headlined by Angela Read alongside Patrick Birmel and Richard Dale, the production delivers tense action sequences, 1980s neon-noir atmosphere, and sensual intrigue. Captured with authentic vintage film aesthetics, this restored collectible release is an essential foundational centerpiece for fans of 80s exploitation cinema and Lloyd A. Simandl's early filmography.