Peter de Rome, a pioneering filmmaker, embarked on a journey of creating short erotic films in the 1960s, primarily for his own personal satisfaction and the entertainment of his close friends.
As his work gained popularity, particularly after one of his films, "Hot Pants", won a prestigious first prize at the Amsterdam Wet Dream Film Festival, attention from producers and industry professionals began to swirl around him.
Jack Deveau, a prominent producer, took notice of de Rome's talent and skillfully curated a collection of his work, supplementing it with two new segments, "Underground", filmed in the iconic New York subway, and a modern retelling of the legendary story of Prometheus.
This compilation, titled "The Erotic Films Of Peter De Rome", was released in 1973, introducing his unique style and artistic vision to a wider audience.
De Rome continued to push the boundaries of his craft, venturing into feature-length filmmaking with his 1974 Parisian production, "Adam & Yves", followed by his first attempt at gay horror, "The Destroying Angel", loosely inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, whose eerie and mysterious style de Rome shared a striking resemblance to.
The culmination of his life's work was his autobiography, "The Erotic World Of Peter De Rome", published in 1984, offering a glimpse into the creative genius and personal experiences of this groundbreaking filmmaker.
