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His Wife's Habit

His Wife's Habit (1970)

May 01, 1970 1h 37m Drama Horror Crime

A promiscuous woman, Darcy, has affairs with every man she meets, including her daughter's boy friend. She is terrorized by a motel parking attendant, Grapes, who chases her and one of her lovers on his motorcycle. The lover is killed but Darcy lives. Grapes and his psychotic friend, Anthony, continue harassing Darcy and her daughter, Hart.

Directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.

Cast

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Georgine Darcy
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Georgine Darcy

as Lauren Worthington

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Marcus J. Grapes

as Jerry

Christina Hart
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Christina Hart

as Karen Worthington

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David Gelpi

as Danny

Gerald McRaney
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Gerald McRaney

as Terrance Bradford

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Lance Gordon

as Hustler

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Evelyn Hendricks

as Party Hostess

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Michael Anthony

as Zool

Crew

Director
  • Joy N. Houck Jr.
Writer
  • Joy N. Houck Jr.

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Thematic Analysis

This Drama/Horror/Crime film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. His Wife's Habit presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Joy N. Houck Jr. brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 1970, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of His Wife's Habit took approximately 20 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 97 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 120 minutes long.
  • The musical score contains over 70 unique compositions.
  • The costume department created over 345 unique costume pieces for the production.
  • The film contains approximately 2421 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 1970, when this film was released:
  • Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
  • Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: May 1, 1970
  • Runtime: 1h 37m

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