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Angela's Foursome
Angela's Foursome is the film which once and for all exposes the film processing house racket as a hotbed of sin and vice. When a struggling company starts taking on pornographer clients, they attract the attention of a hardnosed hillbilly cop who's on the prowl for "dirty Commie stuff from Moscow." Important note: there is no actual foursome in Angela's Foursome.
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Plot Summary
A group of four young women, all living together in a London flat, find their lives disrupted by a series of increasingly sinister events. As paranoia grows, they suspect one of their own may be responsible for the escalating terror and a string of disturbing incidents.
Critical Reception
Angela's Foursome is a lesser-known but cult favorite within the British horror genre. It's often praised for its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of female relationships under duress, though some critics found its pacing uneven. It's considered an example of Peter Walker's distinctive, often provocative, directorial style.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its psychological tension and exploration of female dynamics.
Noted for its atmospheric dread and unique, albeit sometimes unsettling, narrative.
Considered a cult classic by fans of 1970s British horror.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's creepy atmosphere and suspenseful plot, with many appreciating its unique take on horror within a domestic setting.
Fun Fact
Director Peter Walker was known for his controversial and often boundary-pushing approach to filmmaking, with 'Angela's Foursome' being one of his earlier forays into horror.
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