Movie

Thacker

1992 · 84 min

A dry, eccentric British comedy that mixes cosy village charm with sudden violence and ghostly mischief, played with theatrical relish.

Overview: A Gothic comedy, featuring a distinguished cast, and starring Leslie Phillips and Margaret Tyzack. Retired colonial army officer George Thacker has high hopes of recapturing his memories of an idyllic English village life after a lifetime of meting out justice in the Far East. But instead of peace and quiet, he is greeted by violence, voodoo and a distressed damsel, brandishing a shotgun. Worst of all, the ghost of his old flame, Edith, still haunts him, threatening both his marriage and his life.
How it feels: Dark, whimsical, satirical and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Memory, obsession, betrayal, aging
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 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
Themes: memory
obsession
betrayal
aging
madness
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild