Masks

[CustomSuperheroines]

Would you enjoy a site with Superheroine peril where the masks never come off? Of course they would need to look good in the first place...

[Slone]

Not really. I don't mind a mask, but it needs to be a good mask that still allows a heroine's face to be expressive, particularly with large eye holes. A major part of the fun of a superheroine wearing a mask is the fact that it eventually comes off. Regardless, this concept isn't worth building an entire series around.

[tallyho]

Totally agree with previous post. It's the anticipation of the reveal that's the thrill, and if it stays on, then....so what. No interest. No need for a site imo.

[CustomSuperheroines]

I've spoken with a few actresses who are interested in going a little further with the genre, but they want to wear a mask. No point in filming it if it's not going to be something of interest, ya know?

[Agnizab]

I like the idea.
I like an unmasking sometimes too but if it's a roleplay/superheroine scene and the costume comes off then it just becomes more of a regular old porn scene. It's better if at least part of the costume stays on and if that part happens to be the mask, so be it.

[ledonatello]

I'm very interested in heroines that have masks but I much prefer them to eventually be unmasked in defeat.

[CustomSuperheroines]

Off-topic, but did you guys know we have an Updates page on our site that we constantly update? http://www.thesuperheroines.com/blogs/updates

[d00lin]

HL,
Are you saying that the actresses only want to be involved if they can have a mask on all of the time because the actresses don't want people to know that they were involved in a superheroine movie?

Whatever the answer is to that question, here's my take:

Actresses like Kristie D, Tatiana, and Tiffany could pull off the "always wear a mask and never take it off" thing easily as long as the mask wasn't any bulkier than Thundra's. At some point, though, it would be nice to see who is behind the mask.

The other issue is -- if the mask is too bulky, it is not really sexy anymore because you can't see what makes the actresses' face so attractive. But if the mask isn't substantial at all, wouldn't that negate the reason that the actress wanted to wear the mask in the first place? I like masks a lot, but I don't see how the idea would work because of this reason.

[CustomSuperheroines]

HL,
Are you saying that the actresses only want to be involved if they can have a mask on all of the time because the actresses don't want people to know that they were involved in a superheroine movie?

Whatever the answer is to that question, here's my take:

Actresses like Kristie D, Tatiana, and Tiffany could pull off the "always wear a mask and never take it off" thing easily as long as the mask wasn't any bulkier than Thundra's. At some point, though, it would be nice to see who is behind the mask.

The other issue is -- if the mask is too bulky, it is not really sexy anymore because you can't see what makes the actresses' face so attractive. But if the mask isn't substantial at all, wouldn't that negate the reason that the actress wanted to wear the mask in the first place? I like masks a lot, but I don't see how the idea would work because of this reason.

The actresses I'm speaking of aren't current models or actresses I have. And they want to dive further into the X-rated side of things. I would potentially be producing another segment (along the vein of Defeat Heroines, but even further) - their stipulation is to help protect anonymity by wearing masks that never come off. So yes, you would lose the unmasking trait, but you would gain a new site. It's a trade-off.

2 examples:

[d00lin]

Go for it! The only thing I would hope for is a lot of KO's and no foreign objects or dudes naked.

[CustomSuperheroines]

Go for it! The only thing I would hope for is a lot of KO's and no foreign objects or dudes naked.

foreign objects? well, you would have to see a certain part of a dude to make this work...

[RedMountain]

Both of those masks would work IMO.

I differ from a lot of people on this board because I really am not that big into unmaskings. When the mask comes off the heroine is pretty much done for and so are the bad guys. It's no longer "fun" anymore since the heroine's career is over with. One of the reasons Joker never unmasks Batman, or Luthor tries to find out who Superman is. Once that whole villain/hero relationship is gone so is the peril and all the shenanigans that follow. I know that's probably not the most scientific explanation but that's just my take on it, so I like it if the heroine keeps her mask and lives to fight another day, which means she'll try to avenge her defeat and just get caught again. Of course the villains have the fun catching and humiliating her again.

[d00lin]

Can you run a poll for opinions on R/NC 17 vs. X? I guess I don't see why there can't be some "wardrobe malfunctions" every now and then as opposed to going straight to X...?

[CustomSuperheroines]

Both of those masks would work IMO.

I differ from a lot of people on this board because I really am not that big into unmaskings. When the mask comes off the heroine is pretty much done for and so are the bad guys. It's no longer "fun" anymore since the heroine's career is over with. One of the reasons Joker never unmasks Batman, or Luthor tries to find out who Superman is. Once that whole villain/hero relationship is gone so is the peril and all the shenanigans that follow. I know that's probably not the most scientific explanation but that's just my take on it, so I like it if the heroine keeps her mask and lives to fight another day, which means she'll try to avenge her defeat and just get caught again. Of course the villains have the fun catching and humiliating her again.

I actually really agree with this. lol I feel that once the mask is gone, then the chemistry between hero and villain has lost it's allure. But... this is a fetish in general, so it's kind of a personal opinion thing here...

[CustomSuperheroines]

Can you run a poll for opinions on R/NC 17 vs. X? I guess I don't see why there can't be some "wardrobe malfunctions" every now and then as opposed to going straight to X...?

I actually ran one a while ago.... X rated won by quite a bit. Even so, when it all comes down to it, most fans are looking for all or nothing here. They either don't want to see the heroine naked, or they want to see her sexually humiliated. Even more importantly, you're either going to get a PG-13 type of actress or you're going to get one who wants way more money.... in that case, there's no reason not to go to X. To pay a girl for PG-13 material with the occasional "nip-slip" or whatever, but have to pay her near-X rates, isn't smart business on the end of the producer...

[lemonpsi]

I will take the trade off. X rated genre with mask on is much much preferred over unmasking.

[centurion200]

I love sexy masks on the girls and would be happy if producers didn't unmask them every time, especially if it increases the talent pool and encourages the girls to be more explicit.

Bit of a cliche sometimes, isn't it?

"No! Not my mask, Not--my--Mask!!!!!!!!!!!"

[mrestfla]

Masks are fine in either case.....I am really not into the X rated stuff. I can get that for free anywhere on the internet. Superheroine Peril is the ticket! KO's Lift and Carry PG-13. A little groping is the furthest it should go.

Just a quick edit....Why start another new catalog anyway
If you drop dead from exhaustion Logan...Richard will be devastated....

[CustomSuperheroines]

Masks are fine in either case.....I am really not into the X rated stuff. I can get that for free anywhere on the internet. Superheroine Peril is the ticket! KO's Lift and Carry PG-13. A little groping is the furthest it should go.

Just a quick edit....Why start another new catalog anyway
If you drop dead from exhaustion Logan...Richard will be devastated....

I'm past the point of exhaustion lol but I'm only considering entering the nudity/sexual side again because I have actresses who want to do more of it. I found a less expensive way to film it (another trial and error thing that may or may not work) and if the only thing that is required is for them to wear a mask, I'm game. It would definitely include peril, but go that extra step into sexual humiliation...

[mrestfla]

Masks are fine in either case.....I am really not into the X rated stuff. I can get that for free anywhere on the internet. Superheroine Peril is the ticket! KO's Lift and Carry PG-13. A little groping is the furthest it should go.

Just a quick edit....Why start another new catalog anyway
If you drop dead from exhaustion Logan...Richard will be devastated....

I'm past the point of exhaustion lol but I'm only considering entering the nudity/sexual side again because I have actresses who want to do more of it. I found a less expensive way to film it (another trial and error thing that may or may not work) and if the only thing that is required is for them to wear a mask, I'm game. It would definitely include peril, but go that extra step into sexual humiliation...

A little superheroine nudity, groping will work.....PLEASE COMING!!!!!

[Richpartist]

Release Samanthas video THEN keel over Logan........just kidding,stay strong man!!
I may drop dead like my Patriots just did


Richard

[mrestfla]

Release Samanthas video THEN keel over Logan........just kidding,stay strong man!!
I may drop dead like my Patriots just did


Richard

Your Patriots Richard? I thought they were MY Patriots!
Anyway...they blew it!

[Richpartist]

My 49ers(or yours) is my last chance in caring who goes to the Super Bowl.

[mrestfla]

My 49ers(or yours) is my last chance in caring who goes to the Super Bowl.

Superheroine minds think alike....unfortunately I lost $ 10.00 dollars on both games.

[EvilDaria]

Masks can be cool. The superheroine wears it not simply to hide her identity, but as a way of becoming someone else. It is a form of psychological protection, so if she is defeated, tortured or raped while still wearing it then it could be argued that the impact on her is far greater than if those things happened after she was unmasked. Perhaps the ending, after she has been thoroughly maltreated is a coup de gras but unseen unmasking, where we see the removed mask, but not the face.
A mask is also a good target (if we are talking about a hard porn movie) for a "facial". Semen penetrating the eye-socket, or smeared across the bottom so it gets underneath.
Yes a staying-masked heroine would be a good variation within the genre. As for the examples shown, I like them a lot. But you could go for the full bat-cowl as well, it wouldn't trouble me.
One further idea: how about a heavy sack tied over her head while the rest of her costume is torn apart and her body is abused? This would both increase the terror/peril quotient and still ensure the actress' identity is protected - if a little claustrophobic.
So long as there is enough interest, or your regular audience are open-minded enough for some variation, I would suggest you go ahead and make an example.
PS Thanks for bothering to ask our opinion.

[thelordharry]

Anyone remember about ten years ago, a site called sooperhero and the owner had this one model who never unmasked due to own request? Then one day, years later, she was unmasked in a photo story and it was really hot

Keep them masked but involve a lot of unmasking peril and threats. For people who enjoy that sort of thing, it's the less up, rather than the actual event that means more anyway.

And yeah, this is a might subjective topic. 'don't hide her beautiful face!' Some cry. I however, love the thought of a beautiful face being hidden by a full mask, like a spider woman or even spider girl (full face like spiderman) mask. To have that taken of against their will is much more of a reveal than a silly domino mask

Soooo subjective

[tamonicus]

Here's my two cents.

I'm fine with masks, I'm fine without masks. What I'm not fine with are masks that distract from the superheroine. Some look like they were purchased at CVS on the way to the shoot, an obviously paper version of what Van Williams and Bruce Lee wore in the Green Hornet.

That's one penny. My other penny is against masks that are painted on the face. It looks cheesy and cheap to me. But since I've only seen it a few times on productions with shoestring budgets, a well-done painted mask could change my mind on this.

[theScribbler]

"help protect anonimity" with those masks would not be much help with that. What they need is Clark Kent glasses; even Lois can't tell he's Superman.

[mike2]

For real anonymity, you can't beat those Japanese-style face masks. What are they called anyway?



Maybe you could do a Western version of the very masked, mostly naked Kekko Kamen:



The East really likes those masks. This new site might do especially well in that market. Check out the video clip here with two fully clothed, fully masked Ultra Ladies. It doesn't get much more anonymous than this:

http://mondoexploito.com/?p=2449

Here's an idea. Hire two actresses to the play the same role. A scrawny actress would be the heroine's pre-transformation mild-mannered secret identity whose "plain Jane" face is fully visible. She spends a few minutes fending off her attacker(s) before changing to her heroic self. A shapelier actress would play the transformed alter ego whose costume (except for the mask) is ultimately torn off. At the very end, when the villain defeats the heroine, she reverts to her powerless self so we can glimpse the distressed look on her face.

Granted, you probably couldn't do this in every video. And the price of an extra actress might not be worth it.

But, hey, it worked for Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno; it can work for you.

[CustomSuperheroines]

The East goes crazy with spandex and masks - I like a lot of their stuff... I'm looking for ways to start incorporating more into it so we get more anime / comic style films out of this...

[Mr. X]

I have noticed Giga/Akiba goes through a lot of girls. They used to have regulars that did like 5 videos for them. Now each one is literally a new girl. I wonder if the on screen porn aspect is what's driving the turn over rate. I can't imagine its the guy dressed as a giant rooster.

[HeroineFall84]

I have noticed Giga/Akiba goes through a lot of girls. They used to have regulars that did like 5 videos for them. Now each one is literally a new girl. I wonder if the on screen porn aspect is what's driving the turn over rate. I can't imagine its the guy dressed as a giant rooster.

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