Lurid Tales: The Castle Queen (1997)

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A modern young man takes a virtual reality trip back to 17th-century England where men were men and women were readily available.
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Aug 26, 1997
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01h 23m
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A modern young man takes a virtual reality trip back to 17th-century England where men were men and women were readily available.

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