Film critics and historians often cite the movie as a perfect capsule of the 1980s, capturing the decade's specific fashion (fingerless gloves, neon colors), music, and "politically incorrect" humor. 3. Expansion into a Media Franchise
Unlike the "elevator music" common in adult films of the time, New Wave Hookers featured a high-energy soundtrack by the L.A. punk/New Wave band The Plugz , including the award-winning song "Electrify Me". 2. Popular Media Impact and Controversy New Wave Hookers -1985 Classic XXX-
The film is arguably most famous in popular media for the . Lords appeared in the original cut as "the Devil," but the film was pulled from distribution in 1986 when it was discovered she was only 17 during filming. This event had several long-term effects on media: Film critics and historians often cite the movie