Sheila Keith emerged in the 1970s as a distinctive presence in British horror cinema, known for her compelling performances in films that pushed boundaries. In House of Whipcord (1974), she plays the sadistic matron, embodying the film's dark themes with chilling authenticity. Her role in Frightmare (1974) further solidified her status in the genre, where she delivers a haunting portrayal of a woman grappling with her family's sinister legacy. Keith's work in House of Mortal Sin (1976) and The Comeback (1978) continues to resonate within the cult film community, marking her as a significant figure in exploitation cinema.
The Comeback
A singer holes up at a sinister estate to write new songs for his act. The ghost of his murdered wife begins to haunt him, then the person who actually killed her shows up at the mansion. Typically gruesome Pete Walker’s shocker filled with suspense and bloody murders. There is also an air of self-parody here plus a good deal of humour, still fans of Grand Guignol horror shouldn’t be disappointed.
