Pleasure or Pain

Victoria is a young fashion designer whose orderly life is interrupted when she meets Jack, a magnetic man who offers an escape from her routine. Their initial attraction quickly deepens into a series of increasingly risky encounters that push Victoria toward a world of uninhibited desire. As she explores this new side of herself she questions what she’s willing to sacrifice for pleasure, and how much control she really has. The film follows her shifting loyalties and the tension between temptation and consequence, keeping its focus on mood and atmosphere rather than straightforward plot resolution.

Pleasure or Pain was released in 2013 and is directed by Zalman King, with Malena Morgan, Christos Vasilopoulos, Daniel Sobieray, Kayla Jane, and Elle Alexandra among the principal cast.

Box office figures for the film are not widely reported, which suggests it had a limited theatrical presence and a modest commercial footprint rather than a wide release.

Critical response leaned toward mixed to negative, reflected in a user vote average around 4.8 out of 10 from 90 votes. Reviewers and viewers often point to the film's focus on eroticism and mood over character development and narrative clarity, and opinions tend to split on whether that emphasis serves the story or leaves it thin.

The movie occupies a niche within the erotic thriller category and will likely appeal most to viewers who follow Zalman King’s work or who seek films driven by sensual atmosphere. It didn’t spawn widely quoted lines or a broad cultural legacy, but it does resonate with a particular audience interested in films that prioritize sexual tension and stylized visuals over mainstream storytelling.