Her chemistry with the unnamed actor playing "The Jester" is palpable. What makes the TabooHeat dynamic unique is that the power shifts multiple times. One minute, Cory is threatening the clown; the next, she is bartering for her freedom in the most primal way possible.
Clowns represent anarchic sexuality and unpredictable danger. In adult cinema, the "evil clown" trope allows for scenarios that would be impossible with a standard character. The mask (even just the paint) removes inhibition, allowing both actors to enter a heightened state of fantasy.