I think SATAN is an absolute gem. The actual problem is that it's supposed to be a comedy, but Davis was so visibly pissed off at having to do it that she refused to play it light and thus seems to be in a different movie than everyone else. Plus, Marie Wilson is absolutely brilliant.
Enjoyed your insightful comments, particularly about Boom! I think I remember it as being very campy. I thought Secret Ceremony was a better film the same year. Your comments on punning on the title reminded me of the critical response to a Lionel Bart musical called Twang! "Thud" was used by at least one critic in a headline.
I think SATAN is an absolute gem. The actual problem is that it's supposed to be a comedy, but Davis was so visibly pissed off at having to do it that she refused to play it light and thus seems to be in a different movie than everyone else. Plus, Marie Wilson is absolutely brilliant.
Enjoyed your insightful comments, particularly about Boom! I think I remember it as being very campy. I thought Secret Ceremony was a better film the same year. Your comments on punning on the title reminded me of the critical response to a Lionel Bart musical called Twang! "Thud" was used by at least one critic in a headline.