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Pete Walker’s House of Whipcord unveils a nightmarish tale set in England’s House of Correction. Run by the sadistic Mrs. Wakehurst, it ensnares young women deemed morally deviant. When a young model falls into its clutches, she must navigate its horrors to survive, facing twisted justice and unspeakable cruelty. SPECIAL FEATURES: Brand-new artwork by Sean Longmore Reversible sleeve featuring original poster Brand NEW 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 English Mono Optional English SDH Audio Commentary with film critics Kim Newman, Barry Forshaw and writer David McGillivray Audio commentary with director / producer / co-writer Pete Walker, and director of photography Peter Jessop; moderated by biographer Professor Steven Chibnall (2006) Courting Controversy - An Insider’s View of the Films of Pete Walker House of Walker - Interview with director Pete Walker Return to the House of Whipcord Sheila Keith - A Nice Old Lady? Original Trailer TECHNICAL SPECS: Region Code: B Picture Format: 1080p 1.66:1 Audio Format: LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Language: English Subtitles: English Certification: 18 Running Time: 102 Mins Discs: 1
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House of Whipcord (1974)
102 min
Somewhere in the middle of the English countryside a former judge and a group of former prison warders, including his lover, run their own prison for young women who have not been held properly to account for their crimes. Here they mete out their own form of justice and ensure that the girls never return to their old ways.