I wrongly expected something similar to
Alucarda (1977) because of the similar cover, but Moctezuma’s low budget début is less of a horror movie and more of a surreally absurd comedy loosely based on an Edgar Allan Poe story (The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether). I’d watch almost anything based on Poe, so it wasn't such a crushing disappointment.
It’s visually less interesting than Alucarda, but has better dialogue and some wonderful monologues from the sanatorium staff and inmates; except for Chicken Man, he just clucks. I was beginning to tire as it neared the end, but for the most part it was entertaining and unique.
2 peculiar inclinations out of 5
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