Private Parts
Private Parts
Young Cheryl moves into her estranged aunt Martha's rundown King Edward Hotel. One of its offbeat residents, disturbed photographer George, takes special interest in her. Cheryl begins suspecting that a resident was murdered.
Matthias_812 reviewedApril 2, 2025
Private Parts is a film that thrives on discomfort, where the line between voyeurism and violence is razor-thin. With its quirky tone and unpredictable plot, Paul Bartel creates an atmospheric curiosity that feels simultaneously campy and genuinely disturbing.
Bartel injects his signature dark humor throughout, giving the film an offbeat quality that keeps it from descending entirely into exploitation territory. Private Parts operates in a gray area between satire and horror, making it an unpredictable and uncomfortable watch.
It’s not a film that caters to mainstream sensibilities, but its blend of sleaze and dark comedy offers a wild experience. Though not as polished as Bartel’s later works like Eating Raoul, it provides an early glimpse of his ability to blend camp and commentary in a way that’s unique and unlike anything else.