Movie

The Private Eyes

1980 · 91 min

A silly, spooky romp with bumbling detectives and a haunted-house vibe, full of slapstick and goofy charm.

Tagline: Who better to solve England's most puzzling mystery than these two international crime busters?
Overview: The lord and lady of a capacious manor are killed, and the lord's ghost seems to have returned to knock off the staff one by one, causing Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the wacky house and its inhabitants.
How it feels: Absurd, campy, light and eerie. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, deception, greed, family
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
deception
greed
family
Places: single country house
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild