When made, the producers of this film stated they hoped it would do for horror films what AIRPLANE did for disaster movies. No such luck----this is a wholly unsuccessful spoof. The jokes are crude and unfunny, and there is enough sex and gore to rival a genuine horror film. In fact, since so many horror films are unintentionally funny, it is possible any viewers unaware of its intent might not even realize this is supposed to be a comedy.
The plot has a group of paranormal investigators descending on a reputedly haunted house, not realizing it is being used by a group of bumbling devil-worshipers. Vincent Price is their leader, only called The Sinister Man. He is genuinely funny and the best thing about the movie. Regrettably, his role is small and not enough to redeem the film.
Recommended only to Price fans who want to see anything he ever touched.
The plot has a group of paranormal investigators descending on a reputedly haunted house, not realizing it is being used by a group of bumbling devil-worshipers. Vincent Price is their leader, only called The Sinister Man. He is genuinely funny and the best thing about the movie. Regrettably, his role is small and not enough to redeem the film.
Recommended only to Price fans who want to see anything he ever touched.