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Why such a low rating?

posted 19 years ago by Arec_Barwin
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This film is a masterpiece of eighties schlocky horror and is the best Carry On film that never was. There are some classic come-backs by Elvira.

Chastity Pariah: "Well, I never!"

Elvira: "No, and you never will with those soup cans on your head."

And:

Lady newsreader: "Will nothing shame you?"

Elvira pointing at the newsreader's dress: "Wearing this in a public place ought to do it."

Old but good.

[–] tidalsoul 18 years ago

i found it boring

[–] exodus_laughing 18 years ago

i find that scary... im wondering if people these days arent suffering from media overload.

[–] osopestoso 14 years ago

Many people are just narcissistic snobs.

"They sucked his brains out!"

[–] putarracha 18 years ago

Chastity to Elvira: You don´t fit in this comunity!!!, you don´t even fit in your dress!
jajjajaja

[–] osopestoso 14 years ago

SOME people are just idjits.

"They sucked his brains out!"

[–] mr-quick-1 14 years ago

This film is a wonderful classic.

I still show it to mates that have never seen it and it wins them over.

Spot on!

[–] Ite 14 years ago

Well I voted it a 10 to bump up the rating lol.

[–] rwsmith29456 14 years ago

It wasn't "Gone With The Wind" but it was funny and entertaining and I liked it. I especially like when she looks at the kids out the window with the green face cream on.

[–] Doctor_Professor 13 years ago

i loved the film as a kid and still do. i think a lot of people are just snooty like the towns people in the film.

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[–] DesperateHouseboy 13 years ago

I gave it an 8 :)

[–] laurenjones 13 years ago

I agree! I thought it was hilarious and voted it an 8!

[–] theoffice11 12 years ago

this was a pretty smart movie; it was very 80's camp, but clever and it definitely was a lot of laughs.