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Evil Is Sexy TRS; this has become an objective, in-universe trope.


* EvilIsSexy: Valeria of course is an attractive goth girl with prominent cleavage.
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** When Oddbod lifts the woman from the preparation table, she has some obvious weight as he carries her. However, once he picks her up from the bath of liquid, she is clearly a plaster model as there is no struggle to carry her.

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** When Oddbod Odbodd lifts the woman from the preparation table, she has some obvious weight as he carries her. However, once he picks her up from the bath of liquid, she is clearly a plaster model as there is no struggle to carry her.



** When Albert attacks Oddbod and Junior, they are both clearly dummies - they are both far too rigid when thrown, while Oddbod is far too short compared to his height throughout the rest of the film.

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** When Albert attacks Oddbod Odbodd and Junior, they are both clearly dummies - they are both far too rigid when thrown, while Oddbod Odbodd is far too short compared to his height throughout the rest of the film.

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* HollywoodPudgy: Orlando reacts to [[spoiler: Emily's body]] as if she were a two-tonne blimp. [[spoiler: Creator/JoanSims]] was rather svelte at the time.
* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream 1996}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most Film/HammerHorror movies.

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* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Creator/CharlesHawtrey was only cast in the film to appease the American audiences, who were incredibly fond of him.
* HollywoodPudgy: Orlando Dr. Watt reacts to [[spoiler: Emily's body]] as if she were a two-tonne blimp. [[spoiler: Creator/JoanSims]] was rather svelte at the time.
* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream 1996}}''.''Film/Scream1996''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most Film/HammerHorror movies.
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** Orlando's machine for turning women into dummies is rather reminiscent of ''Film/HouseOfWax2005''.

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** Orlando's Dr. Watt's machine for turning women into dummies is rather reminiscent of ''Film/HouseOfWax2005''.



** When Sidney bangs his head on the hot water tank, the padding on the bottom is clearly visible.
** When Albert attacks Oddbod and Oddbod Jr., they are both clearly dummies - Oddbod Jr. is far too rigid when he is thrown, while Oddbod is far too short compared to his height throughout the rest of the film.
* TearJerker: It's surprisingly sad when Bung finds [[spoiler: Emily turned into a dummy. Rather than cracking a joke that he's finally free of her]], he's actually distraught.
* ValuesDissonance: It would be hard to play Bung and Emily's abusive marriage for comedy these days.
* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Most of the special effects hold up quite well, through creative filmmaking and camera tricks.

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** When Sidney Sergeant Bung bangs his head on the hot water tank, the padding on the bottom is clearly visible.
** When Albert attacks Oddbod and Oddbod Jr., Junior, they are both clearly dummies - Oddbod Jr. is they are both far too rigid when he is thrown, while Oddbod is far too short compared to his height throughout the rest of the film.
* TearJerker: It's surprisingly sad when Sergeant Bung finds [[spoiler: Emily turned into a dummy. Rather than cracking a joke that he's finally free of her]], he's actually distraught.
* ValuesDissonance: It would be hard to play Sergeant Bung and Emily's abusive marriage for comedy these days.
* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Most of the special effects such as Dr. Watt disappearing and Junior's creation hold up quite well, through creative filmmaking and camera tricks.
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* RetroactiveRecognition: Mr. Jones is played by Creato/FrankThornton, who would later be best known for playing Captain Peacock in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.

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* RetroactiveRecognition: Mr. Jones is played by Creato/FrankThornton, Creator/FrankThornton, who would later be best known for playing Captain Peacock in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.
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* RetroactiveRecognition: Mr. Jones is played by Creato/FrankThornton, who would later be best known for playing Captain Peacock in ''Series/AreYouBeingServed''.

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* CommonKnowledge: The theme tune wasn't actually performed by Creator/JimDale, but by Ray Pilgrim.

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* CommonKnowledge: CommonKnowledge:
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The theme tune wasn't actually performed by Creator/JimDale, but by Ray Pilgrim.Pilgrim.
** Despite claims that Creator/AlexandraDane appeared in this film in an UncreditedRole, Dane herself confirmed that she wasn't in it.
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** When Albert attacks Oddbob and Oddbod Jr., they are both clearly dummies - Oddbod Jr. is far too rigid when he is thrown, while Oddbod is far too short compared to his height throughout the rest of the film.

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** When Albert attacks Oddbob Oddbod and Oddbod Jr., they are both clearly dummies - Oddbod Jr. is far too rigid when he is thrown, while Oddbod is far too short compared to his height throughout the rest of the film.
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** When Oddbod lifts the woman from the preparation table, she has some obvious weight as he carries her. However, once he picks her up from the bath of liquid, she is clearly a plaster model as there is no struggle to carry her.
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** When Sidney bangs his head on the hot water tank, the padding on the bottom is clearly visible.
** When Albert attacks Oddbob and Oddbod Jr., they are both clearly dummies - Oddbod Jr. is far too rigid when he is thrown, while Oddbod is far too short compared to his height throughout the rest of the film.
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** A ''Series/DoctorWho'' reference happens early in the film (Dr Watt says "Who was my uncle"). Creator/JonPertwee (Dr. Fettle) eventually became the Third Doctor. Angela Douglas likewise would later play another Doris in the serial "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS26E1Battlefield Battlefield]]".

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** A ''Series/DoctorWho'' reference happens early in the film (Dr Watt says "Who was my uncle"). Creator/JonPertwee (Dr. Fettle) eventually became the Third Doctor. Angela Douglas Creator/AngelaDouglas likewise would later play another Doris in the serial "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS26E1Battlefield Battlefield]]".
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* EvilIsSexy: Valeria of course is an attractive goth girl with AbsoluteCleavage.

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* EvilIsSexy: Valeria of course is an attractive goth girl with AbsoluteCleavage.prominent cleavage.
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** A ''Series/DoctorWho'' reference happens early in the film (Dr Watt says "Who was my uncle"). Creator/JonPertwee (Dr Fettle) eventually became the Third Doctor. Angela Douglas likewise would later play another Doris in the serial "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS26E1Battlefield Battlefield]]".
* HollywoodPudgy: Orlando reacts to [[spoiler: Emily's body]] as if she were a two-tonne blimp. [[spoiler: Creator/JoanSimms]] was rather svelte at the time.

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** A ''Series/DoctorWho'' reference happens early in the film (Dr Watt says "Who was my uncle"). Creator/JonPertwee (Dr (Dr. Fettle) eventually became the Third Doctor. Angela Douglas likewise would later play another Doris in the serial "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS26E1Battlefield Battlefield]]".
* HollywoodPudgy: Orlando reacts to [[spoiler: Emily's body]] as if she were a two-tonne blimp. [[spoiler: Creator/JoanSimms]] Creator/JoanSims]] was rather svelte at the time.



* SignatureScene: The "do you mind if I smoke?" sequence where Valeria literally starts smoking is the most remembered part of the film.

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* SignatureScene: The "do "Do you mind if I smoke?" sequence where Valeria literally starts smoking is the most remembered part of the film.
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* CommonKnowledge: The theme tune wasn't actually performed by Creator/JimDale, but by Ray Pilgrim.
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* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream 1996}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most Film/HammerHorror movies.*

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* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream 1996}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most Film/HammerHorror movies.*

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* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream 1996}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most Film/HammerHorror movies.

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* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream 1996}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most Film/HammerHorror movies.*
* ParodyDisplacement: This movie is probably better remembered than a lot of the Hammer movies it was parodying.



* WeirdAlEffect: This movie is probably better remembered than a lot of the Hammer movies it was parodying.

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* ValuesDissonance:
** It would be hard to play Bung and Emily's abusive marriage for comedy these days.
** When discovering that [[spoiler: Slobatham is the 'woman' Oddbod brought back]] Orlando and Valeria wonder why a man is dressed as a woman. Although since this is set in the Edwardian Era, there's probably some DeliberateValuesDissonance here.

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* ValuesDissonance:
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ValuesDissonance: It would be hard to play Bung and Emily's abusive marriage for comedy these days.
** When discovering that [[spoiler: Slobatham is the 'woman' Oddbod brought back]] Orlando and Valeria wonder why a man is dressed as a woman. Although since this is set in the Edwardian Era, there's probably some DeliberateValuesDissonance here.
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* {{Fanon}}: Valeria being a vampire, due to her EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette look and appearance being based on Ingrid Pitt - who played several vampires in Hammer Horror.

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* {{Fanon}}: Valeria being a vampire, due to her EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette look and appearance being based on Ingrid Pitt Creator/IngridPitt - who played several vampires in Hammer Horror.Film/HammerHorror.



** A ''Series/DoctorWho'' reference happens early in the film (Dr Watt says "Who was my uncle"). Jon Pertwee (Dr Fettle) eventually became the Third Doctor. Angela Douglas likewise would later play another Doris in a ''Doctor Who'' episode.
* HollywoodPudgy: Orlando reacts to [[spoiler: Emily's body]] as if she were a two-tonne blimp. [[spoiler: Joan Simms]] was rather svelte at the time.

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** A ''Series/DoctorWho'' reference happens early in the film (Dr Watt says "Who was my uncle"). Jon Pertwee Creator/JonPertwee (Dr Fettle) eventually became the Third Doctor. Angela Douglas likewise would later play another Doris in a ''Doctor Who'' episode.
the serial "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS26E1Battlefield Battlefield]]".
* HollywoodPudgy: Orlando reacts to [[spoiler: Emily's body]] as if she were a two-tonne blimp. [[spoiler: Joan Simms]] Creator/JoanSimms]] was rather svelte at the time.



* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based on Film/HammerHorror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].



* WeirdAlEffect: This movie is probably better remembered than a lot of the Hammer movies it was parodying.

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* WeirdAlEffect: This movie is probably better remembered than a lot of the Hammer movies it was parodying.parodying.
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* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Most of the special effects hold up quite well, through creative filmmaking and camera tricks.

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* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Most of the special effects hold up quite well, through creative filmmaking and camera tricks.

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* HilariousInHindsight: Orlando's machine for turning women into dummies is rather reminiscent of ''Film/HouseOfWax2005''.

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* HilariousInHindsight: {{Fanon}}: Valeria being a vampire, due to her EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette look and appearance being based on Ingrid Pitt - who played several vampires in Hammer Horror.
* HilariousInHindsight:
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Orlando's machine for turning women into dummies is rather reminiscent of ''Film/HouseOfWax2005''.''Film/HouseOfWax2005''.
** A ''Series/DoctorWho'' reference happens early in the film (Dr Watt says "Who was my uncle"). Jon Pertwee (Dr Fettle) eventually became the Third Doctor. Angela Douglas likewise would later play another Doris in a ''Doctor Who'' episode.
* HollywoodPudgy: Orlando reacts to [[spoiler: Emily's body]] as if she were a two-tonne blimp. [[spoiler: Joan Simms]] was rather svelte at the time.



** When discovering that [[spoiler: Slobatham is the 'woman' Oddbod brought back]] Orlando and Valeria wonder why a man is dressed as a woman. Although since this is set in the Edwardian Era, there's probably some DeliberateValuesDissonance here.

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** When discovering that [[spoiler: Slobatham is the 'woman' Oddbod brought back]] Orlando and Valeria wonder why a man is dressed as a woman. Although since this is set in the Edwardian Era, there's probably some DeliberateValuesDissonance here.here.
* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Most of the special effects hold up quite well, through creative filmmaking and camera tricks.
* WeirdAlEffect: This movie is probably better remembered than a lot of the Hammer movies it was parodying.
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* EvilIsSexy: Valeria of course is an attractive goth girl with AbsoluteCleavage.
* HilariousInHindsight: Orlando's machine for turning women into dummies is rather reminiscent of ''Film/HouseOfWax2005''.



* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based on Film/HammerHorror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].

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* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based on Film/HammerHorror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].here]].
* SignatureScene: The "do you mind if I smoke?" sequence where Valeria literally starts smoking is the most remembered part of the film.
* TearJerker: It's surprisingly sad when Bung finds [[spoiler: Emily turned into a dummy. Rather than cracking a joke that he's finally free of her]], he's actually distraught.
* ValuesDissonance:
** It would be hard to play Bung and Emily's abusive marriage for comedy these days.
** When discovering that [[spoiler: Slobatham is the 'woman' Oddbod brought back]] Orlando and Valeria wonder why a man is dressed as a woman. Although since this is set in the Edwardian Era, there's probably some DeliberateValuesDissonance here.
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* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based onFilm/HammerHorror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].

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* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based onFilm/HammerHorror.on Film/HammerHorror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].

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* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most hammer horror movies.
* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based on hammer horror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].
* StarMakingRole: For Harry H. Corbett, who was originally in ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''. Some assume that his appearance in this film was the reason why ''Steptoe and Son'' was UnCancelled.

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* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream}}''. ''Film/{{Scream 1996}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most hammer horror Film/HammerHorror movies.
* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based on hammer horror. onFilm/HammerHorror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].
* StarMakingRole: For Harry H. Corbett, who was originally in ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''. Some assume that his appearance in this film was the reason why ''Steptoe and Son'' was UnCancelled.
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* MisaimedFandom: The movie is a comedy based on horror movies, much like ''Film/{{Scream}}''. Some people found this movie ''scarier'' than most hammer horror movies.
* NightmareFuel: Surprising to some, there were moments in the movie that terrified some members of the audience, despite the movie ironically a comedy film based on hammer horror. You can find the page [[NightmareFuel/CarryOnScreaming here]].
* StarMakingRole: For Harry H. Corbett, who was originally in ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''. Some assume that his appearance in this film was the reason why ''Steptoe and Son'' was UnCancelled.

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