Review of The Beast in the Cellar (1971) by Tony P — 13 Dec 2014
Several grisly murders of soldiers from a Lancastrian army barracks occur.
Grisly injuries caused by a 'human' animal.
The film then strangely switches to a large section of dialogue between two ageing and eccentric ladies played by Beryl Reid and Flora Robson. The dialogue switching between village gossip, celery and caffeinated drinks.
What connection do they have to the murders except being within the vacinity?
The reason becomes clear as the film progresses and the death count increases.
The film looks visibly aged (it was made in 1970).
Beryl Reid looks like Joan Sims off the Carry On franchise. Robson like a modern day Helen Mirren.
The music score is very 1970.
The special effects are non-existant. The budget must have been miniscule with very low filming done on location.
As the plot unravels one cannot think that they have just wasted 90 minutes of their lives.
This review of The Beast in the Cellar (1971) was written by Tony P on 13 Dec 2014.
The Beast in the Cellar has generally received negative reviews.
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