I recently revisited the UK film 🇬🇧 House of Whipcord (1974) on Tubi. The storyline revolves around an elderly couple operating a fake court and jail system to torment young ladies. The husband/judge remains unaware, while the wife revels in their acts. Their son follows suit until a new girl enters, complicating matters.
Directed by Pete Walker (House of the Long Shadows), the film stars Barbara Markham (Flash Gordon), Patrick Barr (Octopussy), Ray Brooks (The Flesh and Blood Show), and Dorothy Gordon (Goosebumps).
This is an uneven addition to the horror genre. The cinematography has a grainy, grindhouse feel akin to Texas Chainsaw Massacre from this era. Some scenes were shot too dark. The unique and entertaining concept, along with well-executed elderly characters, stands out. However, the torture scenes disappoint and could have been better.
In conclusion, House of Whipcord is an entertaining yet inconsistent horror addition, a must-see for fans but with limited appeal beyond that. I'd score this a 5.5/10 and recommend watching it at least once.
Directed by Pete Walker (House of the Long Shadows), the film stars Barbara Markham (Flash Gordon), Patrick Barr (Octopussy), Ray Brooks (The Flesh and Blood Show), and Dorothy Gordon (Goosebumps).
This is an uneven addition to the horror genre. The cinematography has a grainy, grindhouse feel akin to Texas Chainsaw Massacre from this era. Some scenes were shot too dark. The unique and entertaining concept, along with well-executed elderly characters, stands out. However, the torture scenes disappoint and could have been better.
In conclusion, House of Whipcord is an entertaining yet inconsistent horror addition, a must-see for fans but with limited appeal beyond that. I'd score this a 5.5/10 and recommend watching it at least once.