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Release Date:
24 March 1982 (USA)
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Tagline:
Meet the Blands! They're square . . . They're in love . . . And they kill people. [Australia Theatrical] more
Plot:
A relatively boring Los Angeles couple discover a bizarre, if not murderous way to get funding for opening a restaurant. full summary | add synopsis
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Swinging
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Restaurant
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Dominatrix
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Wine
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Electrocution
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Awards:
2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 ‘The House of the Devil’ Passes to Advance Chicago Screening
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 29 October 2009, 11:28 PM, PDT)
A look back at Night Of The Comet
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 11:14 PM, PDT)
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 29 October 2009, 11:28 PM, PDT)
A look back at Night Of The Comet
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 11:14 PM, PDT)
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A heartwarmingly black comedy full of murders
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Paul Bartel | ... | Paul Bland | |
| Mary Woronov | ... | Mary Bland | |
| Robert Beltran | ... | Raoul Mendoza | |
| Susan Saiger | ... | Doris the Dominatrix / Nurse Sally Cummings | |
| Lynn Hobart | ... | Lady Customer | |
| Richard Paul | ... | Mr. Cray - Liquor Store Owner | |
| Mark Woods | ... | Hold-up Man | |
| John Shearin | ... | Mr. Baker - the Horny Patient | |
| Darcy Pulliam | ... | Nurse Sheila | |
| Ben Haller | ... | Dewey | |
| Roberta Spero | ... | Swinger | |
| Vernon Demetrius | ... | Swinger | |
| Arlene Harris | ... | Swinger | |
| Buster Wilson | ... | Swinger | |
| Marta Fergusson | ... | Swinger |
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Runtime:
90 min | Spain:87 min | 83 min (DVD)
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (2003) |
Iceland:12 |
Norway:18 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) |
Finland:K-18 |
Spain:18 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
West Germany:16
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Years after the film became a cult favorite, a sequel was scripted, in which a man blackmailed the Blands with knowledge of their killings. Chevy Chase was slated to play this man, and Paul Bartel and Mary Woronov would reprise their roles from the original, but Bartel died before it could get started.
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Goofs:
Boom mic visible: When Mary is in Mr. Leech's office at the bank, the shadow of the boom mic is visible on the wall.
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Quotes:
Susan - Swinger in Fur:
We're into B&D but not S&M. We met at the A&P.
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Soundtrack:
Devil With a Blue Dress On
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| Great film, shame about the soundtrack | justincward |
| Not A Good DVD Transfer | GeorgeSpiggot |
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This movie keeps ending up on my top ten list, no matter how many others come and go with the years. Director Paul Bartel began with a ridiculous premise, and then had everyone play it perfectly straight, which resulted in a comedy that doesn't telegraph its laughs. It's evident that the film was lovingly polished (again) in postproduction, down to the level of tiny incidental sound effects that add immeasurably to the hilarity if you happen to catch them. The story is full of murders, but there's no gore 'n guts here; it's all as discreet as an Agatha Christie novel, where Death is tastefully signaled by a thud from another room. EATING RAOUL is an excellent introduction to the topics of Los Angeles, food, swingers, and real estate loans, and resist as you may, you'll end up cheering for Paul and Mary as they work toward their dream of opening their very own restaurant.