The Intrusion
"I expected grim and grim is what I got"
Details
Disclaimer: The 'OOP' edition of this release is still in stock since there were leftovers following our 2025 Labor Day sale. Available for a limited time only.
A young housewife (Kim Pope) is accosted and held hostage in her home by a deranged man (Michael Gaunt), impersonating a door to door salesman. Her terror and abuse intensifies when a friend unexpectedly arrives at her home for a visit.
A long time staple of the underground film trading world, THE INTRUSION is is a tense and disturbing portrait of assault, complemented by haunting leading performances from Kim Pope and Michael Gaunt, in his debut screen role. The film, the production of which continues to be shrouded in mystery, THE INTRUSION is unlike almost any other sex film of the era in its unflinching brutality. Vinegar Syndrome presents this notorious shocker fully uncut and newly restored from negative elements.
Directed by: Arthur Nouveau
Combined cast: Kim Pope, Michael Gaunt, Lynn Bishop, Levi Richards
1975 / 67 minutes / Color / 1.33:1
- Region free DVD
- Newly scanned and restored in 2k from the 35mm archival elements
- "Becoming the Intruder" - video interview w/ Michael Gaunt
- Original theatrical trailer
Overall rating: 4.25 / 5 from 52 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Intrusion, a 1975 film, presents a tense and disturbing portrait of assault, featuring haunting performances by Kim Pope and Michael Gaunt. The film, fully uncut and newly restored, is a staple of the underground film trading world known for its unflinching brutality. Available for a limited time, it includes a video interview with Michael Gaunt and the original theatrical trailer.
Summary topics
- Film Brutality (30%): Customers expressed differing viewpoints regarding the film brutality, with some finding it classic and interesting, while others found it nasty.
- Visual Appearance (30%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that the product looks great and has a pleasing appearance.
Review topics: [quality, looks, improvement, roughie, film, release, kim pope, score, movie, cast, restoration, atmosphere, cinema, transfer, assault, interview, gem, story, picture].
Review highlights
- "Looks great; a dark and grimy little film." —
- "Looks as good as it’s going to get, this 70s roughie is an interesting selection." —
- "Grimy lofi home intrusion roughie, sick synth score, aesthetic domestic terror assault!" —
Reviews
Wickedly Unique & Extreme for 1975. . . Kim Pope!
"Kim Pope gives an amazing performance of a woman tormented by a man entering her home (posing as a traveling salesman). Often considered not for the squeamish (if this type of thing is not up your alley). Another restored cult classic (1975) which was so extreme, that the director other facets of production appear to still not be officially confirmed. . As always, a solid restoration by Melusine. I love 70s cinema and if you are the same, I highly recommend."
Grindhouse masterpiece!
"The Intrusion is just the kind of sleazy mid-70’s “roughie” that I love! The same edgy, nasty atmosphere that permeates the likes of Forced Entry and Sex Wish is present here, alongside very strong performances. Kim Pope is great as is Michael Dattore. The dissonant score only adds to the tone. Some sources claim Zebedy Colt as the director, which has a ring of truth about it. My only disappointment is the realism level of the violence at the end could have been enhanced, but the film is obviously taboo enough already! The interview with Dattore is very good, as is the gritty look of the transfer. This is definitely what I want more of, Melusine!"
Good release
"I actually picked this one up thinking it was another film, they share a similar plot. It wasn't a bad release, and for the price, was a welcome addition to my collection. The other movie was Forces Entry."
Certainly puts the rough into "roughie".
"Definitely an interesting one, if not one I'll be revisiting often. Pretty grim, but very well done. Kim Pope is a standout!"
Great cast
"Great cast and nice score. Overall a good release!"
Hybrid home invasion pool
"I actually enjoyed this movie more than I anticipated, it's well acted, the score makes the movie more terrifying than it probably is & your never really sure if you're watching an adult movie or a home invasion one. Very good transfer to DVD, a massive improvement over the VHS copy I'd seen."
This One Wasn't Really For Me
"I'll be honest, I knew there was a possibility this wasn't for me when I ordered it, it looks like something I would be wary of, but for the price it was on sale, I figured I'd roll the dice. I was right, I'm not really into the assault stuff. I see score is recommended with this one, but I don't think I made it far enough to notice."
The intrusion
"One of the most effective home invasion films I've seen. The restoration is solid, and the interview with Michael gaunt is very interesting."
Amazing film
"Kim pope is amazing in this"