Set against the backdrop of 18th century England, a massive pox outbreak, and Jacobite uprising – this is a timely and darkly satirical story of Sir Chauncey Savage and Lady Savage and their blind pursuit of a better life. It is not without a tinge of irony that their family name is the Savages, for this is a Savage House indeed. Filled with duels, decadence, and bloodshed, this is a madcap play on class and power.
The Sun – “Directed by Peter Glanz, this very dark comedy has echoes of 2019’s The Favourite, with plenty of spectacle and satire.” (full review here)
No More Workhorse – “Grant and Foy are fabulous as the delusional and shallow aristocrats. Funny and thought-provoking, this manages to be bleak and yet poignant in the same breath. It is a thoroughly entertaining riot!” (full review here)
RadioTimes – “The film is at its best when it leans into its weirdest and most visceral impulses; focusing on Chauncey’s flirtations with full blown insanity or honing in on the disgusting body horror of a festering, gangrenous wound.” (full review here)
