Pete Walker Continued

Watched another Pete Walker movie tonight.
It was the turn of The Flesh and Blood Show from 1972.

Thoughts?
I really enjoyed it - another winner from this UK horror master.

What did I like?
The familiarity  of the cast - even if you don't know their names, you recognize their faces from various British TV shows / movies of the 60s / 70s. There were some uncomfortable moments (not sure if they were intentional) and I must admit I didn't quite have all the answers by the time of the unveiling of the killer(s) Not that I gave the plot a whole lot of thought, mind you!

Would I purchase it on DVD?
If it was a decent transfer with some good extras and on sale....yes.

Was Jenny Hanley a sex icon for all hetero teenage boys in the early 70s?
I am sure she was.

Did I prefer it to Pete Walker's Frightmare?
Don't be silly.

Frightmare

No idea how I have managed to overlook the director Pete Walker for so long.
It was a friend at work who urged me to take a look at his stuff (cheers, Matt!) and via the magic that is LOVEFiLM, I have started with the classic Frightmare.

Cannibalistic OAP - specialising in drills and red hot pokers

                               
What a terrific slice of 70s life this movie is. It has everything I look for in an old-school horror movie - lots of location filming, crappy day-for-night shooting, hammy (but in this case, chilling) performances and throwaway plotline.
The protagonist in this little gem is a seriously f**ked-up old granny called Dorothy who likes eating human flesh and is protected by her family, who are, at the same time, trying to rehabilitate her. Fat chance, guys, this bitch is too far gone.
Watch out for the drill scene, the actress is seriously disturbing!
Will be checking out more of Mr Walker's work in the near future...