Antony Balch, born in England, made significant contributions to cult cinema in the 1970s with his work as a director, writer, and actor. He directed and wrote Bizarre (1970), a film that exemplifies the experimental edge of the era. Balch also played a key role in Horror Hospital (1973), where he served as both actor and director, showcasing his multifaceted talent. His collaborations with Beat Generation figures and his unique approach to genre filmmaking have left a lasting impact on the cult film landscape.
Bizarre
A brainy sex flick with a sense of humor, the film begins with a narrator/mummy who guides us through a number of vignettes promising to show what some of us go through in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. There's a fabulous ten minute opening, where the half naked go go dancers have vegetables thrown at them. One of the tales features a female photographer who tortures a male model. Another has a female burglar (Cathy Howard) caught by the house owner. The craziest involves a nerd hiring a blond call girl (Sue Bond) in pursuit of a menage-a-trois with his pet lizard; and there's a endearing misadventure with secret agent Lindy Leigh (Maria Frost) who does topless safecracking.
