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Swingers, a sinister house, and mortician siblings turn one wild night into a nightmare.

BEHIND LOCKED DOORS

1968 · 1h 20m · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Terry and Ann are two "swingers" who spend the night in a spooky old house, where they're subjected to bizarre sexual experiments by Mr Bradley and his deranged sister.

Quick Answer

What is Behind Locked Doors about?

Behind Locked Doors is a 1968 American horror-thriller film directed by Charles Romine about two swingers who become trapped in a secluded house run by a deranged mortician and his sister, where they are subjected to disturbing sexual experiments.

Programmer's Pick

If your taste skews toward the bizarre and the erotic, Behind Locked Doors is a slow-burn descent into psychosexual horror, complete with mortician weirdness and locked-room paranoia. Charles Romine’s take on the 'swingers in peril' formula is as much about atmosphere as it is about exploitation—expect both in spades.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Ann and her workmate Terry, both self-described swingers, attend a party at a remote barn that takes a dark turn when Ann is assaulted—only to be rescued by the enigmatic Mr. Bradley. Stranded after their car runs out of gas, the pair accept the guidance of a passing stranger who directs them to a nearby house for help. The homeowners, Mr. Bradley and his sister Ida, seem hospitable at first, offering dinner and a place to sleep. But the girls soon sense unease in the isolated setting, especially when odd details about the house and its inhabitants come to light. As the night progresses, Ann and Terry confront mounting tension and the unnerving hospitality of their strange hosts.

Details & Specs

Director
Charles Romine
Writer
Charles Romine
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Then Came Ecstasy, Original title: Any Body... Any Way

Why This Matters

This film exemplifies the sexploitation 'roughie' trend of the late 1960s and was re-released under a new title, reflecting common marketing practices in exploitation cinema.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Sex Horror Laboratory

The film features bizarre sexual experiments overseen by a deranged mortician and his equally twisted sister.

Exploitation & Nudity

With copious scenes of female nudity and erotic tension, this is vintage exploitation cinema for connoisseurs.

Locked Room Paranoia

Ann and Terry’s supposed safe haven turns into a claustrophobic nightmare, complete with bars on windows and locked doors.

Sinister Mortician Host

The presence of a retired mortician as the host adds a chilling, macabre twist to the house’s secrets.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Seeking shelter after running out of gas

Threat

Deranged mortician and his sister

Effect

Victims subjected to sexual experiments and captivity

Setting

Secluded house in the countryside

Questions from the Vault

When was Behind Locked Doors released? +

Behind Locked Doors was released in 1968.

Who directed Behind Locked Doors? +

Behind Locked Doors was directed by Charles Romine.

How long is Behind Locked Doors? +

Behind Locked Doors has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Behind Locked Doors? +

Behind Locked Doors is a horror-thriller film.

Where can I watch Behind Locked Doors? +

Behind Locked Doors is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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