The House in Nightmare Park
Comedy legend Frankie Howerd stars as the victim of sinister shenanigans in this hilarious spoof of British horror films of the early ‘70s. Starring Hugh Burden and Oscar winner Ray Milland, and written by Terry Nation. Foster Twelvetrees, a struggling tragedian who scrapes a living by giving hammy performances from the classics, can hardly believe his luck when he’s invited to give a dramatic reading at the country home of a well-off family. Joy soon turns to outraged horror when he discovers dead bodies, foul intentions, lots of snakes and a madwoman in the attic. Can he uncover the hidden family secret before he comes to a sticky end..?
A gleefully macabre send-up of early ’70s British horror that blends camp, mystery, and serpentine scares with Frankie Howerd’s inimitable comic flair.
- Frankie Howerd’s theatrical mugging elevates this from mere spoof to a cult comedy-horror hybrid.
- Terry Nation’s sharp script skewers gothic tropes with wicked wit and sly social commentary.
- Classic haunted house staples—madwoman in the attic, hidden family secrets—get a playful twist amid genuine chills.
- Perfect for fans of Hammer’s atmospheric chills who appreciate a laugh without losing the eerie mood.
