Mondo Keyhole
Howard Thorne is a rapist in Los Angeles: he meets women at work and at parties or he sees them walking down the street, and he follows them, terrifies them, and assaults them. He also dreams about these assaults, and he's unclear how much of what he's done is real and how much is fantasy. He ignores his heroin-using wife, Vicki, who tries everything she can think of to get his sexual attention. Howard and Vicki go separately to a costume party where she learns the full truth about his nature and where he is stalked by one of his recent victims. Individualized versions of Hell await Howard and Vicki.
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Plot Summary
This documentary delves into the clandestine world of Parisian sex clubs and underground establishments, offering a voyeuristic glimpse into the nightlife and sexual mores of the era. It explores various facets of adult entertainment and unconventional social practices prevalent in the mid-1960s. The film aims to shock and titillate by exposing hidden aspects of society.
Critical Reception
Mondo Keyhole received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its sensationalist approach and questionable documentary ethics. While some acknowledged its attempt to document taboo subjects, many found it exploitative and lacking in genuine insight. It's often categorized with other 'Mondo' films known for their shock value.
What Reviewers Say
- Often seen as exploitative rather than informative.
- Lacks depth and relies heavily on sensationalism.
- A product of its time, reflecting the 'Mondo' film trend.
Google audience: Audience reception for Mondo Keyhole is largely unavailable or uncatalogued, but its categorization within the 'Mondo' genre suggests a divisive reception, appealing to those seeking shock value rather than substantive content.
Fun Fact
The 'Mondo' film genre, popularized by films like 'Mondo Cane' (1962), typically presented exotic, shocking, and often bizarre customs and practices from around the world, usually with a sensationalist and voyeuristic slant.
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