John “The Pope” Paul is no stranger to being in front of the camera for his various Kink.com shoots, but in addition to his on-screen role, he wrote and directed this controversial Hogtied feature, and the result is bloodless, high-caliber horror porn.

Cherry Torn and Veruca James are relaxing in the woods after a run-in with a weirdo. It’s clear that this weekend of R&R is needed, but it’s not long before the girls encounter a strange and twisted force in the woods. Of course, leading up to the suspense, there are some flirty exchanges between the two ladies and hot, wet shower and hot-tub sex scenes that are as exciting as they are integral to Paul’s premise. James’ interest in Torn is more than just friendship, and she pleasures herself to the busty blonde’s outdoor shower. Her fantasies of the two scissoring in passion are visually realized, camera trickery included, and the dream sequences are beautiful and nasty.

When the girls decide to hike in the wilderness, the true action begins. John Paul makes his presence known and the forest is utilized, in addition to his trusty rope, to concoct high suspensions and gritty scenes where Cherry is abducted and her deeply devoted friend sets about to find her. Utilizing similar camera and editing techniques, the abduction-sex scenes have a specific color and ambience, never taking away from the visual quality but instead adding an element of horror.

While there is no intercourse in the movie, this feature does dare to go further than most Hogtied shoots, and the girls are not afraid to get down on the ground for the sake of the story. Intense “forced” orgasms and crossing the boundaries of the safe-space Kink.com dungeon, Deception does a killer job at evoking fear and arousal. At one time, this would not have stood a chance of being released on DVD, but the storyline begs for the rope-heavy erotica and any Kink.com release is packed full of consent requirements—not to mention it’s fairly obvious that these performers are loving what they do.

Add to the already sexy smut, rope bondage, outdoor voyeurism and naturally hot ladies some bonus footage and the Q&A session from the well-attended screening of the original .com release, making this DVD a nice addition to the collection of any horror porn fan or those who are looking for more than just an average thriller.