Short film

Five Go Mad on Mescalin

1983 · 31 min

A silly, gleefully rude spoof that plays like a naughty school-holiday romp with the knob turned up to farce.

Overview: On their way to stay with Mrs French at Hot Turkey Farm, the Famous Five hear on the radio their Uncle Quentin's escaped prison. Arriving at the farm they're appalled to meet the vulgar millionaire, Mr Budweiser, and his spoilt son, Willy. Julian and Dick are so incensed, they sleep outdoors where they spy 2 heavies being secretly villainous. The trail leads to Love Island, where they discover Uncle Quentin and his boyfriend Toby.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, campy and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Class, identity, family, crime
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
identity
family
crime
media
Places: countryside
sea
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild