Kudos galore go to the makers of this ambitious and clever (not to mention erotic) video which explores a woman's (Kiva) subconscious desire to experience bondage from the submissive perspective. The story begins with Kiva being awakened by a voice on the TV calling her name. The camera pans to the TV screen to give face to the voice, and surprise! It's Kiva dressed to the fetish nines in dominatrix wear — complete with attitude.

Mistress Kiva snaps her fingers and the room is transformed into a dark and forbidding Twilight Zone. Another snap makes a cloaked and hooded mystery Master (R.D. Walker) appear to carry out the mistress' orders. Although the punishment is primarily confined to spanking, there's an ample variety of restraints/positions employed, and the edge of danger mixes perfectly with the smoldering eroticism which is ever-present.

The only thing standing between this video and "classic" status is production values that aren't so great. However, the concept is a welcome change of pace from the usual "string 'em up and wale on 'em" premise which currently permeates the genre, and the performances are top-notch. Retailers are advised to stock in depth.