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The first ever DVD release of this psychadelic 1970's look at the relationship between twins and just how far they'll go to protect one another. Unnaturally close twin Jacki (Judy Geeson) and Julian (Martin Potter) become caught up in the swinging London scene. There they attract the attention of gambler Clive (Alexis Canner). Seeing a way out of his debts, Clive sets Julian up for a blackmail scheme, setting in motion a nightmarish sequence of events. Brand new 16 x 9 Anomorphic Transfer from the camera negitives and restored original mono audio. Bonus Features include audio commentry with Judy Geeson and producer Peter Snell. Plus a 12 minute on set featurette, the original trailer and booklet notes.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
!!!WARNING. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!!
Twin brother and sister Jacki and Julian(Judy Geeson and Martin Potter) live in a bizarre fantasy world of secret parlour games and childlike innocence. After moving into a luxurious Chelsea house, they are soon sought out and 'adopted' by charismatic small-time criminal Clive Landseer(Alexis Kanner), who has a gambling debt as long as his arm and a sexual appetite to match. Clive seeks to control and manipulate his new playthings, much to the horror of Julian, who has barely suppresed incestuous desires for his sister. However, once one of Clive's rather less forgiving creditors comes calling, the games take a rather unsavoury turn, including blackmail and threats of violence, leading the twins to carry out a terrible act of violence...
This very fine psychological thriller is a welcome addition to my DVD library. Digitally remastered and lovingly presented, it is probably Alan Gibson's best film, although I am also very fond of his two Hammer Dracula entries. The two lead roles are in the capable hands of Geeson and Potter, the former proving once again that she was the British horror scream queen who really could act. As good as their performances are though, the film belongs to Alexis Kanner. His is an extraordinary performance, one so vital to the film, that after the character Clive's bloody exit, the film loses its impetus and meanders towards its downbeat ending.
There are other incidental pleasures to be taken from the film such as the great verbal jousting between the characters played by Freddie Jones and Sir Michael Redgrave and the great soundtrack and sets. Nevertheless, the film never quite recovers from the loss of its most interesting, complex character.
Despite its flaws I would recommend this film, especially to those who are fans of British psychological horrors as this is one of the most intriguing examples of the genre. Another reason to recommend this would be the very welcome inclusion of an audio commentary by Geeson. 4 out of 5
Twin brother and sister Jacki and Julian(Judy Geeson and Martin Potter) live in a bizarre fantasy world of secret parlour games and childlike innocence. After moving into a luxurious Chelsea house, they are soon sought out and 'adopted' by charismatic small-time criminal Clive Landseer(Alexis Kanner), who has a gambling debt as long as his arm and a sexual appetite to match. Clive seeks to control and manipulate his new playthings, much to the horror of Julian, who has barely suppresed incestuous desires for his sister. However, once one of Clive's rather less forgiving creditors comes calling, the games take a rather unsavoury turn, including blackmail and threats of violence, leading the twins to carry out a terrible act of violence...
This very fine psychological thriller is a welcome addition to my DVD library. Digitally remastered and lovingly presented, it is probably Alan Gibson's best film, although I am also very fond of his two Hammer Dracula entries. The two lead roles are in the capable hands of Geeson and Potter, the former proving once again that she was the British horror scream queen who really could act. As good as their performances are though, the film belongs to Alexis Kanner. His is an extraordinary performance, one so vital to the film, that after the character Clive's bloody exit, the film loses its impetus and meanders towards its downbeat ending.
There are other incidental pleasures to be taken from the film such as the great verbal jousting between the characters played by Freddie Jones and Sir Michael Redgrave and the great soundtrack and sets. Nevertheless, the film never quite recovers from the loss of its most interesting, complex character.
Despite its flaws I would recommend this film, especially to those who are fans of British psychological horrors as this is one of the most intriguing examples of the genre. Another reason to recommend this would be the very welcome inclusion of an audio commentary by Geeson. 4 out of 5
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This film is not well known because it is very poor. Judy Geeson tries her best, but she finds a partner in Martin Potter whose inert presence sucks the life from every scene. This is a shame, because the film is well put together technically, and is only let down by a slow and self-indulgent plot and the poor acting from all but Freddie Jones and Michael Redgrave. As for Alexis Kanner? Hailed by some as the hero of this particular day, in fact he presents as a cross between Tony Newley and Richard Harris, with neither the charm nor the talent of either. His performance (leaving aside his extraordinary accent) is not exactly awful, but make no mistake, it doesn't have what it takes to transform this sensationalist nonsense into a hidden gem. This film certainly has pretentions to be a tense psychological drama, but don't let a re-master and a DVD commentary catch you believing that, 40 years on, it has suddenly achieved those ends.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A GOOD AND ( RARE FILM ) NOT SEEN FOR MANY YEARS.
A YOUNG MARTIN POTTER AND JUDY GLEESON STAR !!!
A YOUNG MARTIN POTTER AND JUDY GLEESON STAR !!!
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