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A neglected housewife dives into voyeurism, revenge, and suburban scandal.

NOT TONIGHT, DARLING

Sex in the suburbs!

1971 · 1h 30m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A lonely 'Stay-at-Home' Housewife is being watched every night through the bathroom window by a 'Peeping Tom', who is being put up to it by his friend. She eventually finds out and gets her revenge on them.

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What is Not Tonight, Darling about?

Not Tonight, Darling is a 1971 British drama film directed by Anthony Sloman about a bored housewife whose affair with a businessman draws her into a world of blackmail, voyeurism, and sexual intrigue.

Synopsis

Karen Williams is bored with her comfortable suburban life and her solicitor husband John who ignores her after six years of marriage. She falls for fast-talking businessman Alex, and becomes involved in a seedy world of blackmail and sex.
Details & Specs
Director
Anthony Sloman
Writers
Christopher Gregory, Ean Wood
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Bu Gece Olmaz, Sevgilim!, Sex in the Suburbs, Ta mystika tis syzygikis zois, Original title: Not Tonight, Darling

Why Cult

Voyeuristic Suburban Antics

A peeping Tom and his friend's nighttime surveillance add a layer of sleazy tension to an already fractured marriage.

1970s British Erotica

This film swims in the liberated waters of early '70s exploitation cinema, with nudity and swingers parties to spare.

Revenge, Sex, and Blackmail

From revenge sex to sexual blackmail, the film revels in taboo as the frustrated Karen takes control.

Notorious Cameos

Look out for appearances by Thunderclap Newman as themselves, plus notorious figures of the era like Fiona Richmond.

Questions from the Vault

What is Not Tonight, Darling about? +

Not Tonight, Darling follows Karen Williams, a bored housewife whose affair with a businessman leads her into a world of voyeurism, blackmail, and seedy sexual escapades.

When was Not Tonight, Darling released? +

Not Tonight, Darling was released in 1971.

Who directed Not Tonight, Darling? +

Anthony Sloman directed Not Tonight, Darling.

How long is Not Tonight, Darling? +

Not Tonight, Darling has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Not Tonight, Darling? +

Not Tonight, Darling is a drama film with strong elements of exploitation and erotica.

Where can I watch Not Tonight, Darling? +

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