Keyholes Are for Peeping 1972
"Will Titillate The Cockles of Your Heart!"
Doris Wishman's risqué 1972 comedy Keyholes Are for Peeping turns the lens on Stanley, a newly credentialed handyman whose correspondence-course degree suddenly makes him the go-to problem solver for his neighbors.
Director: Doris Wishman
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keyholes Are for Peeping (1972) about?
The film follows Stanley, a self-taught handyman whose correspondence-course degree turns him into an unlikely relationship coach for his neighbors. As he helps rekindle fading romances, his access to every apartment leads to comedic misunderstandings and unexpected consequences.
Who directed Keyholes Are for Peeping?
Doris Wishman, a pioneering figure in indie exploitation cinema, directed the film with her signature blend of humor and grit.
Who stars in Keyholes Are for Peeping?
The cast features Sammy Petrillo, Phillip Stahl, Louis Silverman, Saul Meth, Richard Towers, and Arlana Blue in key roles.
Is Keyholes Are for Peeping (1972) worth watching?
While it's a low-budget 1970s farce with adult themes, its breezy runtime and Doris Wishman's distinctive style make it a curiosity worth exploring for fans of cult comedies and vintage exploitation films.
How long is Keyholes Are for Peeping?
The film runs 76 minutes.
About Keyholes Are for Peeping (1972) — A cheeky 1970s farce about curiosity and community
Doris Wishman's risqué 1972 comedy Keyholes Are for Peeping turns the lens on Stanley, a newly credentialed handyman whose correspondence-course degree suddenly makes him the go-to problem solver for his neighbors. Armed with textbook wisdom and a set of master keys, Stanley breezes from apartment to apartment coaching couples through marital slumps—all while secretly indulging his own voyeuristic habits. The film wraps this lighthearted peek into mid-century domestic bliss in a breezy 76 minutes, blending cheeky bedroom farce with Wishman's signature downtown New York grit. Expect a playful romp where curiosity and community collide, and every closed door becomes a potential peephole.
Blending soft-core titillation with gentle satire, Keyholes Are for Peeping balances playful bedroom antics against a surprisingly warm portrait of neighborly concern. The story's cheeky premise never strays far from Wishman's knack for capturing the raw, unvarnished energy of city life, leaving audiences both tickled and slightly scandalized by turns. With a runtime that breezes by and a cast of scene-stealing locals, this is a cult curiosity that still manages to wink at its own absurdity while delivering a surprisingly heartfelt twist on the classic farce.