Assaulted Nuts
Assaulted Nuts was a short-lived TV comedy series which ran in early 1985. The show was constructed as a fast-paced succession of short, unconnected sketches. It was a co-production between Cinemax in the US and Channel 4 in the UK. The US-UK nature of the show was demonstrated in the unusual nature of its casting: American performers like Elaine Hausman, William Sadler and the soon-to-be-famous Wayne Knight acted alongside the familiar British comic actors Cleo Rocos, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Daniel Peacock and Barry Cryer. In the UK the show was broadcast in a late-night slot and seen by relatively few people. In spite of the quality of its writing and the abilities of its performers, it made little impact. Seven 30-minute eposodes were made before the show was cancelled. The original broadcasts were weekly between 17 January and 28 February 1985.
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Plot Summary
This bizarre British comedy-horror film follows a group of strangers who find themselves trapped in a haunted house. As they try to escape, they are subjected to a series of increasingly absurd and violent "assaults" by unseen forces. The film blends slapstick humor with gore, creating a uniquely unsettling experience.
Critical Reception
Assaulted Nuts is a cult film notorious for its shock value and surreal humor. It garnered a highly divisive reception, with some critics praising its audacity and dark comedy, while others condemned its gratuitous violence and low-brow gags. Audience reactions have been similarly polarized, cementing its status as a midnight movie oddity.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique blend of horror and dark humor.
- Criticized for its often excessive and gratuitous gore.
- Regarded as a peculiar and memorable cult classic.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche status, but those available often highlight its strange and offensive nature, with some appreciating its experimental and transgressive qualities while others find it simply unwatchable.
Fun Fact
Vivian Kubrick, daughter of Stanley Kubrick, is credited under the pseudonym 'Alex' for the film's score.
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