The sinister Dr. Watt has an evil scheme going—he's kidnapping beautiful young women and turning them into mannequins to sell to local stores. Fortunately for him, Detective Sergeant Bung is on the case, and he doesn't have a clue!
Ha-ha-mmer horror It is evident with these past four films that the Carry On series has moved away from its first phase of parodying British public sector organisations, into a second phase of parodying movies. Carry On Screaming is the strongest of the film parodies. It's got a strong lead, a plot that moves at a brisk enough pace and some solid jokes. The plot is relatively straightforward, the police investigate reports about the mysterious disappearances of young women, leading them to the home of Doctor Watt. Shenanigans ensur along the way. What's crucial to the success of this Carry On film is the presence of Harry H Corbett in the lead role. I've always admired him as a performer in Steptoe and Son, deftly balancing the humour and pathos that is in that show. There's less pathos in Carry On Screaming of course, but he's able to recontextualise the frustration and eagerness to impress that he carries as Harold into Sergeant Bung. He conveys so much with his eyes, from s
