Directed by Gregory Dark . This name is crucial. Dark started his career directing hardcore adult films in the 1980s. By the mid-90s, he successfully transitioned to mainstream (but still very risqué) thrillers. Undercover Heat sits directly in his "bridge" period — it has the plot structure of a real movie but the lingering sensibilities and pacing of adult cinema.

as Rain: Known for her role in Showgirls , Riffel plays a fellow sex worker and friend to Cindy.