Renny Lister Movies
- 1987
- R
This comedy was inspired by the true story of Cynthia Payne, a former waitress who gained fame as England's best-known (and best-liked) madame. Christine Painter (Julie Walters) is a working-class single mother who sub-leases a few inexpensive flats as a way of bringing in extra money. Christine has no particular interest in selling her body, but when she finds herself in a tight spot financially -- and notices that the prostitutes who rent her apartments are the only ones who consistently pay on time -- she decides to open a brothel. With the help of Shirley (Shirley Stelfox), an experienced prostie, and Morton (Alec McCowen), a former RAF commander with a fondness for women's undergarments, Christine opens a little place where elderly businessmen can indulge their fondness for kinky lingerie and being spanked by younger women. Soon Christine's business is booming and everyone is happy -- until the police pay her a visit. Personal Services was directed by Terry Jones, best known as a member of the Monty Python troupe; the real-life Cynthia Payne served as a technical advisor. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Julie Walters, Alec McCowen, (more)
- 1977
In the fourth episode of the six-part Doctor Who adventure "The Talons of Weng-Chiang," the Doctor (Tom Baker) has followed the bizarre trail of clues in a series of murders in Victorian London to the headquarters of Chinese Tong functionary Weng-Chiang (Michael Spice). It turns out that this worthy is actually Magnus Greel, a war criminal who has escaped from the 51st century. Weakened during his journey back in time, Greel requires the life-forces of young women to survive -- hence the murder spree. But why has Greel chosen to materialize at this particular time, in this particular location? Written by Robert Holmes, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang, Episode 4" originally aired on March 19, 1977. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, (more)
- 1970
92 minutes is way too much time for the familiar plot machinations of Touch of the Other. Kenneth Cope stars as a detective who is framed for murder. Fortunately, Cope has several underworld connections who owe him favorites. With their help, and with the aid and comfort of hooker Shirley Ann Field, the detective proves his innocence. Filmed in Britain, Touch of the Other didn't get an American release until it was picked up for television. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1961
After injecting new life into classic movie monsters Dracula and Frankenstein, Hammer Studios apply their Gothic touch to another monster genre with this excellent, stylish piece -- probably the best of the old school (i.e. pre-Rick Baker) man-to-wolf transformation films in the mold of Universal's The Wolf Man. The title curse surfaces when a mute servant girl bears a child on Christmas day after being raped by a bestial madman and first shows itself at the infant's christening, whereupon the holy water begins to boil. Things go downhill from there, as young Leon's development is marred by savage, violent behavior during a full moon. Upon adulthood, Leon's (Oliver Reed) only relief from his murderous impulses comes from the love of Christina (Catherine Feller)... but he soon begins to fear that this cannot contain the beast within. Liberally based on Guy Endore's The Werewolf of Paris (here relocated to Spain), this film represents Hammer at their early best, building tension through mood and character (Reed turns in a bravura performance) and saving the effective monster transformation for the climax. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
- Starring:
- Clifford Evans, Oliver Reed, (more)
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