Crazy House (1973)
In this mundane, droll horror spoof, British comedian Frankie Howerd plays a washed-up actor who tries to cash in on his newly-discovered ties to the outrageously wealthy Henderson family. His efforts are stymied by the greed of stern patriarch Ray Milland, whose equally-avaricious offspring go to great lengths to bump off the hapless hero, abetted by a convenient household nest of venomous snakes. The producers conceived this film as a star vehicle for Howerd, but it didn't exactly propel him to super-stardom. Though competently filmed, this project is hampered by a lazy pace and unimaginative murder setpieces, leaving viewers with a horror-comedy featuring scarcely a scare or a snicker. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Peter Sykes
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Crazy House
In this mundane, droll horror spoof, British comedian Frankie Howerd plays a washed-up actor who tries to cash in on his newly-discovered ties to the outrageously wealthy Henderson family. His efforts are stymied by the greed of stern patriarch Ray Milland, whose equally-avaricious offspring go to great lengths to bump off the hapless hero, abetted by a convenient household nest of venomous snakes. The producers conceived this film as a star vehicle for Howerd, but it didn't exactly propel him to super-stardom. Though competently filmed, this project is hampered by a lazy pace and unimaginative murder setpieces, leaving viewers with a horror-comedy featuring scarcely a scare or a snicker. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
Complete Cast of Crazy House
- John Bennett - Patel
- Rosalie Crutchley - Jessica Henderson
- Kenneth Griffith - Ernest Henderson
- Frankie Howerd - Foster Twelvetrees
- Ruth Dunning - Agnes Henderson
- Hugh Burden - Reginald Henderson
- Aimée Delamain - Mother
- Elizabeth MacLennan - Verity
- Ray Milland - Stewart Henderson
- Director(s):
- Peter Sykes
- Writer(s):
- Clive Exton
- Producer(s):
- Beryl Vertue, Clive Exton
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children)
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