Come Under My Spell — 1981 Exclusive

: The film features tracks like "Fernando’s Blues," which have since appeared on niche compilations of 70s and 80s cinema audio. The 1981 Exclusive Context

It captures that specific grainy, low-budget aesthetic of early 80s independent film.

Through a classic training montage, Fernando masters the book's techniques. He begins placing various women under his "spell" to fulfill his desires. The film's narrative rapidly devolves into slapstick comedy and juvenile humor, culminating in an outrageous sequence where Fernando accidentally hypnotizes an entire wedding party, resulting in a chaotic orgy. The 1981 Aesthetic and Temporal Blend come under my spell 1981 exclusive

While Come Under My Spell stayed in the shadows of the year's bigger hits, 1981 was a massive year for "spells" in general. It was the year:

The narrative framework of Come Under My Spell is unapologetically paper-thin, acting primarily as a delivery system for episodic comedy and era-specific adult sequences. : The film features tracks like "Fernando’s Blues,"

In 1981, the VHS format was still a fledgling technology. Owning a film to watch at home was a new and exciting concept for the public. .

. While it was originally released theatrically around 1979–1981, it gained modern recognition through an "exclusive" restoration by the cult-cinema preservation label Vinegar Syndrome , which released it as part of their Letterboxd Plot and Production He begins placing various women under his "spell"

If true, the original 150 vinyl pressings are the only surviving record of this track. They are, effectively, the master.

In 2018, a near-mint copy (VG+ cover, NM vinyl) sold on eBay for . The seller was based in Rome, Italy. How did an exclusive US promo end up in Rome? Another mystery.

No discussion of Come Under My Spell is complete without examining its director, Carlos Tobalina, who is credited here as Troy Benny. Tobalina was a prolific and singular figure in the world of adult cinema, known for his incredibly low-budget and often technically baffling productions. Critics of his work have noted the "typical hallmarks of Tobalina's directing," which often include out-of-focus shots, rough editing, and even the appearance of visible crew members accidentally left in the final cut of his films. In one memorable gaffe during Come Under My Spell , a cameraman can be seen sitting in the frame, idly watching the action. For aficionados of trash cinema, these "technical snafus" are not bugs but beloved features, adding to the film's unintentional charm and hilarity.