Sex Madness Revealed

Sex Madness Revealed is a 2018 film directed by Tim Kirk and features an ensemble cast with comedic genius Patton Oswalt, magician and actor Rob Zabrecky, and actor-writer Patrick Cooper. It’s a comical take on a unique genre, wittily blending elements of a documentary and the feel of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 with its premise of commenting on a film within a film. The style of the narrative is smart yet comedic, leaving audiences captivated and filled with laughter while engaging them in a fond look-back at a time when motion pictures engaged overtly in public safety issues and moral education.

At its core, Sex Madness Revealed falls under the mockumentary category. It hilariously comments on the 1938 American exploitation film 'Sex Madness,' a cautionary and educational film about the horrors of sexually transmitted diseases, which has come to gain cult status due to its inadvertent humorous take on a serious subject. In this remake, instead of the initial film's intent to promote sexual abstinence to prevent STDs, the movie takes the audience through a comedic journey narrated via an authoritative oratory posture and engaging banter.

Patton Oswalt does the voice-over for the fictitious character Jimmy Morris. On his podcast called "The Film Dick," Morris dives deep into the commentary of the original 1938 film, which is presented in real-time alongside the podcast. His hilarious insights capture the ridiculous essence of the preachy original, bringing it down to a level that resonates with a modern and more informed audience.

Rob Zabrecky plays the character of Swinger Will, who is the prime guest on Jimmy’s podcast. Their dynamism creates a comic aura throughout the film, turning an otherwise moral-pushy film into a clever satire of societal repressions and censored realities. What makes this setup unusual and fascinating is the unraveling of surprising revelations.

The interplay between the two main characters, Jimmy Morris and Swinger Will, ranges from the surprisingly profound to the outright absurd. As they pull apart the original film and provide their unique and comedic interpretations, secrets start to emerge about the original film, which sustain audience interest and provide the underpinning storyline for the Mockumentary.

Sex Madness Revealed diverges into unexpected territory midway through when Swinger Will unveils secrets about the original film, hinting at hidden societal commentaries included in it and suggesting that "Sex Madness" was not just a moral hygiene movie. This sends the podcast, and indeed the audience, off on an unexpected conspiracy-filled path.

The interpositional space in which the film is set involves a distinctly flavored mise-en-scene inspired by old-school radio setups. This fresh take on a classic film reaffirms the notion that even the most simplistic settings can serve as an ideal backdrop for a deeply engaging narrative.

The combination of an intriguing unveiling story, intertwined with the hilarious chemistry between Oswalt and Zabrecky's interactions, gives the film a balance between humor and mystery. This careful blend unravels progressively throughout the main character arcs, keeping the audience enthralled until the end.

The film satirizes previous generations' social mores but not without respectful understanding and empathy. The filmmakers probe societal codes and modes of past eras and necessarily critique them through pedagogical revision, but there isn't any harshness or disdain for these historical contexts. Instead, they demonstrate an appreciation for the essence of historical reflections, even as they eruditely ridicule their more absurd aspects.

Sex Madness Revealed, throughout its duration, successfully keeps its audience entertained with its unique blend of satire, humor, and groundwork intrigue. This is a film that reinvents classic cinema, giving it a fresh, innovative vibe. It is a nostalgic homage to a different time, utilizing a contemporary lens to view old motivations and aspirations under a more sensitive modern sensibility. The chemistry between Oswalt and Zabrecky, along with the excellent pacing and comedic timing, combine to deliver an entertaining film which is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.