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Danny La Rue stars in this 1970s drag comedy as Fred Wimbush, a Shakespearean actor who is drafted into WWII and is appearing in a camp show in France when the Nazis advance. Unless he continues in his female costume, Fred is certain to be shot as a spy. The risque gags and double entendres fly as he attempts to make his escape in the company of a troupe of Girl Guides.
A naive young woman named Brenda moves to Hollywood hoping to become a movie star, but instead falls prey to a sinister cult. She is abducted and subjected to bizarre rituals by a deranged cult leader who believes she is the reincarnation of a biblical figure. Brenda must fight for her survival and escape the cult's clutches before she becomes their ultimate sacrifice.
The film received largely negative reviews, with critics citing its low budget, weak plot, and exploitative themes. It is often considered an obscure and uninspired entry in the horror genre of the early 1970s, though some have noted its cult following for its sheer oddity.
The film suffers from a predictable and nonsensical plot.
Acting performances are generally poor and unconvincing.
Lacks any significant scares or suspense, making it a tedious watch.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate general disappointment with the film's amateurish production values and lack of compelling narrative.
The film was shot on a very low budget, contributing to its raw and often unpolished aesthetic.
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Hmmm. Unfortunately, here, Danny La Rue just never convinces at the Shakespearian actor "Fred Wimbush" in the first place and so for me this quickly descends into an hybrid of "La Grande Vadrouille" (1966) and a "Carry On" film - and not a ...
La Rue was the UK's pre-eminent drag artist of the era and this was his only movie. This is a farce set in France in the early days of World War 2, as Germany invades and soldier La Rue, a third-rate music hall performer before being drafte...