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This is one twisted little movie. Released in the early 80's - this movie is a grab bag of oddities but it really is enjoyable and works on many levels as a drama and horror film. Susan Tyrell (oscar-nominated for her great work as a barfly in John Huston's boxing film FAT CITY)gives a terrific performance. She really does - yes, it's over the top, yes it's campy, but it's also cemented in reality. In fact, as her character slowly begins to mentally unravel - she does work as fine as Kathy Bates in MISERY. This is such an odd movie - creepy Aunt showing too much love to cute "nephew", a gay basketball coach, a hateful, bigoted cop, a nosy neighbor and the violence is well done - some very bloody effective knife attacks and there is an opening car accident that is amazing. This movie might not be for everyone - but for those that enjoy campy, gory fun like Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte or Who Slew Auntie Roo - please check this one out. Tyrell has a death scene that can't be beat!
score 9/10
shark-43 16 June 2005
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