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His Wife's Habit

1970 · 97 min

A grimy, exploitative thriller that feels like a cheap paperback come to life, with a constant sense of dread.

Directed by
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Genres
Drama, Horror, Crime
Tagline
You might live with an alcoholic, or you might live with a dope addict. But not with . . . HIS WIFE'S HABIT!
Overview
A promiscuous woman, Darcy, has affairs with every man she meets, including her daughter's boy friend. She is terrorized by a motel parking attendant, Grapes, who chases her and one of her lovers on his motorcycle. The lover is killed but Darcy lives. Grapes and his psychotic friend, Anthony, continue harassing Darcy and her daughter, Hart.
How it feels
Dark, cynical, tense and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, crime, betrayal, family
Content
Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
Note
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Directed by
Joy N. Houck Jr.
Genres
Drama, Horror, Crime
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror5
Humour1
Realism6
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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