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"Come Under My Spell" has become one of the Cars' most beloved and enduring songs. Its catchy hooks and memorable guitar riffs have made it a staple of 80s rock playlists, and it continues to be a fan favorite to this day. The song's influence can be heard in later generations of rock bands, and it remains one of the Cars' most iconic and enduring songs.

: A satirical look at the "how-to" craze of the early 1980s, comparing the movie's absurd hypnotism premise to real-world vintage dating guides of the era.

In the landscape of late 1970s and early 1980s American adult cinema, few directors maintained a style as distinctly bizarre—and undeniably "exclusive"—as Carlos Tobalina. While many films of the era blended into a haze of similar storylines, Tobalina’s work often felt like a fever dream, characterized by technical quirks, unexpected narrative turns, and a unique atmosphere. Among his most talked-about "underground" works from this period is the 1979 feature , which gained renewed attention through an exclusive Vinegar Syndrome DVD release in the 2010s. come under my spell 1981 exclusive

By modern standards, the premise of Come Under My Spell —using hypnotism to bypass consent—is inherently problematic and controversial. However, underground cinema fans review it through the lens of late-70s/early-80s exploitation history.

(played by Fernando Fortes), a bumbling and sexually repressed foreign exchange student living in San Francisco. Desperate for female attention and finding no luck, Fernando’s luck changes when his friend "Come Under My Spell" has become one of

The storyline of Come Under My Spell centers around (played by Fernando Fortes), a bumbling, sex-starved foreign exchange student residing in San Francisco who has had zero luck with women. Desperate to change his fortunes, his best friend Dave (Blair Harris) gifts him a used, do-it-yourself book on how to seduce women using hypnotism.

: Fernando (played by Fernando Fortes), an incredibly awkward, desperate, and libidinous foreign exchange student. : A satirical look at the "how-to" craze

The early 80s possessed a specific aesthetic that modern "retro" films struggle to replicate. It wasn't just about the fashion; it was about the lighting. Films from this era utilized a smoky, soft-focus lens that made everything look like a dream—or a nightmare. "Come Under My Spell" leverages this perfectly. The premise, usually revolving around hypnosis, seduction, or witchcraft, served as a vehicle for a specific kind of psychological horror.

The golden age of grindhouse and adult cinema birthed some of the most bizarre genre-bending experiments in film history. Standing tall among these anomalies is the . Directed by the notorious Carlos Tobalina—under his frequent pseudonym Troy Benny—the movie balances on a razor-thin line between a 1970s "Me Generation" sex comedy and an absurdist, live-action cartoon.