Another of Universal's recent 70s DVD horror releases, this one's about a woman (Katherine Ross) who goes to England with her cynical boyfriend (Sam Elliott) to take on an interior decorating assignment. On a motorcycle ride out in the countryside, they're 'accidentally' run off the road by Jason Mountolive and are invited to stay at his castle while repairs are done to their motorbike.
Once they get there, they encounter other strange guests including Roger Daltrey as a rock star and a creepy German industrialist (played by Charles Gray). Daltrey later dies from choking on a chicken bone while Gray dies after being burned by a fire. His pile of burnt remains are then scooped up by one of the house staff and fed to the dogs. Cool.
As the rest of the other guest die off through horrible ends designed to look like accidents, it slowly dawns on Ross that she is the chosen one to inherit the not-so-normal Mountolive's legacy.
I thought this one was entertaining with an intriguing plot that had me wondering what was going to happen next. Lots of excellent overhead shots and crane work add to the beautiful view of the castle where they filmed it.
More good English locations also add to the atmosphere.
If your not too demanding about horror films from the 70s, then you might like this one. I thought it was entertaining enough.
7 out of 10
Once they get there, they encounter other strange guests including Roger Daltrey as a rock star and a creepy German industrialist (played by Charles Gray). Daltrey later dies from choking on a chicken bone while Gray dies after being burned by a fire. His pile of burnt remains are then scooped up by one of the house staff and fed to the dogs. Cool.
As the rest of the other guest die off through horrible ends designed to look like accidents, it slowly dawns on Ross that she is the chosen one to inherit the not-so-normal Mountolive's legacy.
I thought this one was entertaining with an intriguing plot that had me wondering what was going to happen next. Lots of excellent overhead shots and crane work add to the beautiful view of the castle where they filmed it.
More good English locations also add to the atmosphere.
If your not too demanding about horror films from the 70s, then you might like this one. I thought it was entertaining enough.
7 out of 10