Retro Raw Review

I have to admit that I'm the kind of person who loves just about anything vintage, so when I came across Retro Raw, I was a bit excited. After all, when I go to rent porn at my local video store, it seems I can never find old classics.

RetroRaw.com delivers 36 titles and the collection has a heavy emphasis on John Holmes. I would find it hard to believe that anyone wouldn't know who he is, but just in case you don't, this dude is probably the most famous, well-endowed male porn star in history and appeared in over 2000 film loops. Seka was arguably one of the most famous female porn stars and was known to have been famous for anal and double penetration scenes before they became popular. These are just a couple of names, but you'll also find a young Peter North, Vanessa del Rio, Ginger Lynn and other notable names. While there are a few known titles here, I didn't come across any of the most famous porn movies of the 1970's and 80's, yet there's still a good selection.

There are thumbnail photos, and clicking them will open up a scene in a Windows Media Player and you have a choice between low and 1120Kbps 400x300 high-quality options, that you can stream or download. Even with a fast connection it will take some time to download the various 12-minute clips. I am guessing that most of these movies were originally filmed on 8mm or 16mm film stock, although I can't be totally certain, yet re-mastered I have to admit they look darn good. Close-ups are closer than I have yet seen on any website, and it's rare to see shaved pussy in any of the films.

One thing about old films like these is that they're unique. Actors needed to be able to act as well as perform sexually, although sometimes the dialogue performances seem a bit cheesy, yet no different than comparing say a new CGI-enhanced sci-fi movie to a sci-fi seventies film. Sex scenes often include music tracks, and my only complaint is that I could not download a full-length video.

Final Verdict

If you want to bring back old memories or if you just want to see some well made porn flicks or porn stars of the past, then Retro Raw delivers some excellent quality re-mastered films from yesteryear. The price is relatively inexpensive, but you don't get any photos or bonuses with your membership.