I've been posting periodically about movies that I love or rediscover, usually of the more obscure or cult variety, and I've been wanting to a lot more of that. However, I don't have the urge to write long posts about all of these movies. I also feel that quite often showing is better than telling - though quite often movie trailers really fail to capture the true essence of a film.
And so, here is a quick and hopefully effective new series called "Out of Context Cinema", wherein I'll be featuring scenes from some great lesser-known movies, and let you decide if your interest is peaked piqued to see more.
First up:
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The Baby.
This bizarre psychological thriller from 1973 stars Anjanette Comer (best known as Miss Thanatogenous in The Loved One) and the great Ruth Roman as the abusive Mrs. Wadsworth, who, with the help of her demented daughters, has refused to allow her son to mentally develop past the infant stage. Comer (not featured in this clip) shows up as a social worker who just wants to help. Or does she? It all leads up to an amazing twist ending that, even when you see it coming a mile away, will still completely surprise you.
that was amazing. incredibly disturbing, but amazing.
Posted by: big kitty | May 14, 2007 at 08:09 AM
That's "piqued." And oh my lord, yes.
Posted by: Hell's Donut House | May 14, 2007 at 09:24 AM
Besides the obvious questions (how did Mrs. Wadsworth stop her sons vocal cords and teeth from developing, and who the hell shaves him and gives him that stylish 70's haircut) this concept is pretty freaky. I can only assume that this wasn't a made-for-TV (ABC Movie of the Week) based on panty talk and simulated breast feeding. I'd love to see Law and Order SVU rip it off.
Posted by: Dale Hazelton | May 14, 2007 at 09:59 AM
that's hot. no wait, that's disturbing.
Posted by: pole | May 14, 2007 at 12:08 PM
LOL from IMDB:
Certification:
Norway:(Banned)
Whats in the other 5 Aussie minutes?!
84 min / Australia:89 min
Posted by: Stefan O | May 14, 2007 at 12:31 PM
I found this a used VHS of this in the back of a record shop last year and was blown away. Fascinating. Also, amazing DVD transfer - the copy I have of it is pretty murky.
Posted by: HatchetFace | May 14, 2007 at 04:35 PM
that would be hot if i had a diaper fetish.
Posted by: arielstorm | May 14, 2007 at 10:34 PM
More. Just...more, as soon as possible if you can.
Posted by: Conrad | May 17, 2007 at 12:57 AM
Brilliant.
I don't care for your series title, though.
Posted by: OutOfContext | May 18, 2007 at 12:26 AM