Palace Video, a prominent UK distributor in the 1980s, occupied a unique niche in "lifestyle and entertainment" by bridging the gap between cult horror and mainstream family content. Aesthetic and Branding
If the date "1985" in your query is firmly attached to the concept of bathhouse raids in Canada, you might be thinking of the 1981 Toronto bathhouse raids (often called "Operation Soap"). While the date doesn't match "Pussy Palace," 1981 was a pivotal year for bathhouse activism in Canada.
: During her search, Annie visits a location called the "Pussy Palace". The film is often categorized within the adult-comedy or cult exploitation genres typical of the mid-80s video era. Historical Context: The Pussy Palace Movement
There is a specific grain to 1985 video footage—the tracking lines, the slightly washed-out colors, the audio that peaks and distorts when the bass hits. This aesthetic has become the visual shorthand for a "Video Lifestyle."