Q (EOTWS)

End Of The Week Shorts #33 extract: Q (1982)

The poster, as to be expected, is way better than the film itself. Surprisingly, however, Q isn't a horrific movie. 

The direction, writing and acting throughout are very mediocre (sometimes questionable). However, there are glimmering moments of structure, character and dark comedy that make this more than watchable. The special effects have, of course, dated - and rather drastically. And this is only emphasised by the direction and terrible design of the creature. Nonetheless, building upon its strengths, Q holds some sparse satire and subtext concerning corruption at the individual and governmental level that is quite amusing. 

All in all, I had and had a pretty good time with Q. It's ridiculous and quite obtuse, but watchable enough.