Members Club
Members Club is the latest feature film from director Marc Coleman and revolves around a group of aged male strippers who are out for one last hurrah. The film had its world premiere at London’s FrightFest on Saturday August 24th.
The press release said the following:
“Wet Dreams, a middle-aged male stripper group have hit rock bottom. After a string of disastrous gigs, the gang considers disbanding. Alan, the group's happy-go-lucky front man, takes over the business and books the boys a lucrative and mysterious gig in rural Essex. But when the group arrive at the desolate club, their night quickly takes a dark turn when they find themselves tangled up in a plot to raise a murderous 16th century witch from the dead”
Dean Kilbey who previously worked with Coleman on the film Man-Fish is working with Coleman again, this time playing the main character of Alan. Alan is the head of the male stripper quartet and is desperate to reclaim the feeling of his youth, the excitement of performing for an eager crowd.
When the manager of Wet Dreams informs the group that he is closing them down as there is no more work coming in, Alan protests and asks to take over ownership and management of the group. Alan comes across an opportunity for a private show at an exclusive Members Club and this is exactly what Alan has been looking for. He takes the job without really looking into it properly, which will transpire to be a big mistake that he will regret.
Members Club is a film which on paper should not be as endearing and full of heart as it is. Yes on the surface it is an outlandish and over-the-top horror comedy that is very British. However, beneath the surface lies a film which touches on themes that a lot of people can relate to. The all too common strained relationships between parents and their adult children, especially parents who spent more time working than they did with their children. The existential crisis of feeling that your dream or life has slipped through your fingers as the world has marched coldly on, leaving you in its wake.
All in all, I would encourage folks who are fans of splatter-fest zany comedies to seek out this film. Best served while under the influence and watching with a bunch of your friends. Also, must be noted that there is a criminally under utilised camp Peter Andre.
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