
If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do?
Seen it?1971 | 53 min | Drama, Horror, Fantasy
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who enjoys a good scare and people who still love a bit of magic. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Liked The Devil's Advocate? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Keeps the tension tight, at 53 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Based on the psychobabble of Reverend Estus W. Pirkle; what would happen to America if its citizens do not give up their depraved ways and turn to the light for salvation? Communist infiltrators, the 'footmen', will pave the way for an all-out invasion by weakening our will through television, dance, rock music, and alcohol. Once the invasion begins, the new Communist government will round up all Christians, and either execute them or force them to undergo reeducation. Only by putting their faith in the Bible where it belongs, says Pirkle, can America resist the coming Red Menace.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Ormond
- Judy CreechJudy
- Cecil ScaifeThe Commissar
- Gene McFallAssisstant Commissar
- Wes SaundersComrade Teacher
- Estus W. PirkleSelf