Entertaining Mr. Sloane

Kathleen Riley, a lonely, middle-aged woman, finds herself increasingly attracted to her new lodger, a handsome young man named Edward Sloane. Her brother, however, becomes suspicious of Sloane's intentions and suspects him of being a murderer. As the situation escalates, Sloane manipulates his way further into Kathleen's life, leading to a series of dark and unexpected events.

The film adaptation of Joe Orton's controversial play was met with mixed reviews, often praised for its dark humor and performances but criticized for its explicit themes and potentially gratuitous violence.

• Praised for its audacious black comedy and provocative themes.
• Noted for the strong performances, particularly from Beryl Reid.
• Criticized by some for its sensationalism and departure from the stage play's nuances.

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The film adaptation was controversial at the time of its release due to its explicit portrayal of sexual themes and violence, which were considered shocking for mainstream cinema in 1968.