-Mild spoilers-
I caught this on the UK Zone Horror channel where it was on its premier, I knew the title from somewhere but couldn't think who made it - then Frank Henenlotter name appeared and suddenly I knew where I was and what I was likely to see. The directors' stylistic traits are all present with the 'down at heel' New York vibe intact and special effects that manage to be both crude and clever at the same time. The version I saw contains the wicked "death by blow-job" scene, one of several that raise a smile as they slightly disturb - others being the toilet cubicle scene and Brians goriest druggie vision.
The performances and dialogue are far better than is often the case for low budget flicks. The characterization of Aylmer is a particular delight with its 'wise-guy' tone and cruel taunting of Brian as he prepares for cold turkey "you need me, I need you - we'll who cracks first".
As noted elsewhere the climax is a bit lame, as it resorts to a mix of gun-play and then an open ending.
I caught this on the UK Zone Horror channel where it was on its premier, I knew the title from somewhere but couldn't think who made it - then Frank Henenlotter name appeared and suddenly I knew where I was and what I was likely to see. The directors' stylistic traits are all present with the 'down at heel' New York vibe intact and special effects that manage to be both crude and clever at the same time. The version I saw contains the wicked "death by blow-job" scene, one of several that raise a smile as they slightly disturb - others being the toilet cubicle scene and Brians goriest druggie vision.
The performances and dialogue are far better than is often the case for low budget flicks. The characterization of Aylmer is a particular delight with its 'wise-guy' tone and cruel taunting of Brian as he prepares for cold turkey "you need me, I need you - we'll who cracks first".
As noted elsewhere the climax is a bit lame, as it resorts to a mix of gun-play and then an open ending.