Sub-Pinter social satire by Dennis (Pennies from Heaven) Potter, about a smarmy young stranger who insinuates himself into a suburban London household and shines a light into its dark corners. What does the stranger himself hope to get out of it, besides some sexual relations with the vegetalized daughter of the family? Hard to tell. Sting, the lead singer of the Police, does all right in the lead role, and does some effective background music as well. Very nice credits sequences at start and finish, including a rousing children's rendition of "When the Roll Is Called up Yonder." With Denholm Elliott and Joan Plowright; directed by Richard Loncraine. (1982) — Duncan Shepherd
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