Hotter-than-a-smoking-pistol period bondage from the folks at London. Squirmy Asian hotties, vintage '40s lingerie, spanking, clothespin-torture and a naggy dominatrix are only a few of the pleasures awaiting viewers of Shanghai Snatched.

The action in the vid's first scene isn't particularly hardcore or limit testing, but the little Asian piece who gets lightly caned is luscious, and the chemistry between her and over-the-top dominatrix Velda Fatale makes for a sweltering scene.

Next up, a segment featuring a wealthy little lotus flower chloroformed and kidnapped by the mean old dragon ladies from the first scene. The privileged missy is trussed up good, and she cries convincingly through the next couple of menacing scenes, while the two over-the-top villainesses attempt to ransom their prize off for the sum of "one... million... dollars!" (Mwu-ha-ha-ha!) The sniveling captive is tied up with her hands above her head and whipped unmercifully by her cruel mistress.

Great performances from all concerned, particularly the effective scenery chewing of Velda Fatale and Cheryl Lynn Khan's totally convincing damsel-in-distress performance. The hot action and attention to period details - right down to the Vargas Gal makeup and costumes - garner this feature a pre-nom spot for best specialty video of the bondage variety.