A talking mummy escorts you through sex, slapstick, and the truly strange in this British cult anthology.
BIZARRE
An Erotic and Horrifying Journey Into the Mind of the Undead
Journey into the mind of the undead, as a talking mummy guides us on grand tour of the timeless "battle of the sexes" between man and woman. A cult classic from Executive Producer Richard Gordon, BIZARRE is an offbeat anthology film that certainly defies description. An interesting mix of sex, horror and humor filmed in varied styles, this is certainly one of the strangest films you are ever likely to see. It is truly… BIZARRE!
Quick Answer
Bizarre is a 1970 United Kingdom comedy, fantasy, and horror film directed by Antony Balch about a talking mummy who narrates a series of vignettes exploring sexual misadventures and the battle of the sexes.
Programmer's Pick
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a mummy takes over as your libidinous tour guide, Antony Balch’s Bizarre has the answer—and it’s as peculiar as it sounds. With topless safecracking, lizard love triangles, and vegetables flying at dancers, this anthology specializes in the unexpected.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Antony Balch
- Writers
- Maureen Owen, Martin Locke, Elliott Stein, John Eliot, Antony Balch
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- Tales of the Bizarre, Multiplication, Erotic Tales from Mummy's Tomb, Secrets of Sex, Eros Exploding, Bizarre
Why This Matters
This 1970 British sexploitation anthology stands out for its multi-genre approach and ensemble writing team, and marks a collaboration between director Antony Balch and narrator Valentine Dyall.
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Why Cult
A wisecracking mummy leads you through each tale, turning the anthology into a funereal variety show.
The film’s episodic structure explores sexual themes with irreverence and British wit across wildly varied scenarios.
Expect everything from attempted ménages-à-trois with lizards to topless safecracking, all presented with slapstick flair.
Bizarre proudly wears its cult status, delivering a surreal blend of sex, horror, and comedy that defies easy description.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Bizarre released? +
Bizarre was released in 1970.
Who directed Bizarre? +
Bizarre was directed by Antony Balch.
How long is Bizarre? +
Bizarre has a runtime of 92 minutes.
Is Bizarre a silent film? +
Yes, Bizarre is a silent film.
What genre is Bizarre? +
Bizarre is a comedy, fantasy, and horror film.
