About the Film"Bloodbath at your house of Death" is a British funny horror motion picture released in 1984, directed by Ray Cameron. Written by Cameron and Barry Cryer, the movie is a satire of the horror genre, including elements of sci-fi. It stays known for its star-studded cast led by comic icons like Kenny Everett and Pamela Stephenson.
Plot SynopsisThe movie centers around an old British mansion seeped in mystery, infamously known as the 'Headstone Manor' or the 'House of Death.' As the story goes, eighteen gruesome murders took place at the location on the 13th November 1974, where visitors were massacred throughout a meeting of 'The Eight Splendids.' Echoing the cooling past, strange and intimidating incidents continue to infest your house.
Eighteen years later on, a group of researchers led by Dr. Lukas Mandeville (Kenny Everett) and Dr. Barbara Coyle (Pamela Stephenson) chooses to examine the Manor to unwind the secrets behind its paranormal activities. However, the nightmarish past of the mansion resurfaces as the group encounters unusual occurrences. They are unaware that it's the workmanship of the ghost-like figure Sinister Man (Vincent Price), who is set on claiming more victims.
Comical Elements and CameosThe movie sticks out for its usage of slapstick humor and parody within the horror genre, drawing influence from prominent scary films of the time. It parodies numerous popular horror films such as "The Exorcist" and "Poltergeist". The absurdity of the science experiments and the comic employment of generally horror-elements offer comic relief.
The film is flooded with cameos, noteworthy amongst them being Vincent Price as the 'sinister male', marking the only comedic role in the actor's career. Other cameos consist of Gareth Hunt, John Fortune, Sheila Steafel, and Don Warrington.
Critical Reception"Bloodbath at your home of Death" has seen divided opinions. While some valued it for its successful entwining of funny and horror, others criticized the inconsistency in the humor and dull story. It is kept in mind for Everett's unique comedic style, its obvious spoofing of traditional scary movies, and the oft-quoted line, 'heads are gon na roll,' which fits the campy, spoof-themed nature of the film.
Conclusion"Bloodbath at your house of Death" is an eccentric movie that attempts to integrate slapstick comedy and elements of horror. Everett's funny efficiency, the parodying of horror tropes, and a series of entertaining cameos mark it as a considerable entry in the spoof sub-genre of horror-comedy films. It plays with the eerie environment of the haunted house and the meddling of a group of science boffins with a flair of humor, making it a movie to remember in the middle of divided opinion. Regardless of its blended reviews, it has eventually gotten cult status among fans of British comedy and horror alike.
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