The production of "Tarzan X - Shame of Jane" reflects the era's trends in low-budget, straight-to-video erotic films. Despite its low budget, the film managed to generate attention due to its explicit content and the use of the Tarzan character's popularity. The reception of the film was mixed, with some critics panning its lack of coherence and poor production values, while others saw it as a campy, entertaining piece that did not take itself too seriously.