Takin' It All Off May 2026

(1987) is a cult-classic exploitation comedy directed by Ed Hansen and starring iconic scream queen Kitten Natividad . The film follows the financial struggles of a striptease school that faces a unique crisis when its star pupil is unable to perform until she is hypnotized—leading to a series of comedic mishaps whenever she hears the school's "Big Theme Song". Production & Cast Highlights

: Plays Betty Bigones, the experienced mentor.

: Plays Allison, the hypnotized student. Gail Harris : Portrays Hannah McCall.

: The film's success in the home video market led to the 1995 western-themed follow-up, Takin’ It Off Out West , which took the burlesque premise to the frontier. Musical Significance

: Appears in an uncredited role as Allison's father.

The film is arguably most famous for its repetitive main theme song, which became a staple of 1980s "after dark" cinema. The soundtrack features contributions from Doug Katsaros and Adam Saunders, contributing to its distinctive campy atmosphere. Takin' It All Off (1987) - IMDb