Eating Raoul
A prudish married couple feel put upon by the swingers living in their apartment building. One night, by accident, they discover a way to both rid themselves of the “perverts” down the hall and simultaneously realize their dream of opening a restaurant.
Critics Sentiment
Paul throws space heater into hot tub killing all partygoers
Paul and Mary Bland introduced as prudish wine snob and nurse
The film jumps from the slow opening setup to the breakthrough first murder with the frying pan, gaining significant momentum as the premise clicks.
Reviews show consistent appreciation for the film's deadpan dark comedy approach, with particular praise for the lead performances and the memorable hot tub scene. While some critics noted pacing issues and found the premise more tame by modern standards, most appreciated the restrained handling of violence and the chemistry between Bartel and Woronov. The film maintains solid approval throughout with the climactic party massacre serving as the comedic peak.
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Paul Bartel
Paul Bland
Mary Woronov
Mary Bland
Robert Beltran
Raoul Mendoza
Susan Saiger
Doris the Dominatrix / Nurse Sally Cummings
Richard Paul
Mr. Cray
John Shearin
Mr. Baker
Darcy Pulliam
Nurse Sheila
Garry Goodrow
Drunk Swinger
Richard Blackburn
James from the Valley
Hamilton Camp
John Peck
Buck Henry
Mr. Leech
Anna Mathias
Ms. Adams
Ed Begley Jr.
Hippie
Billy Curtis
Little Person
John Paragon
Sex Shop Salesman
Edie McClurg
Susan
Charles B. Griffith
(uncredited)
John Landis
Man at Bank (uncredited)
Hanns Manship
Thomas
Lynn Hobart
Lady Customer
Crew
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