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==Releases==
==Releases==
The film was originally released in 1971 as ''A Weekend with Strangers'' but got a UK release in 1974 under the title ''Weekend Swingers''.<ref name=uksynopsis/> There is evidence to show that the film had public screenings into at least the 1980s, with the most recent documented showing being advertised in ''The Indianapolis News'' (2/19/1986) at the Rivoli Theatre.<ref name=indianapolisnews>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/312494531/?terms=%22weekend%20swingers%22%20%22objectionable%22&match=1 The Indianapolis News newspaper from 2/19/1986 in which a showing of ''Weekend Swingers'' is advertised at the Rivoli Theatre.] Retrieved 15 Sep '22</ref> They advertised the UK version, ''Weekend Swingers''.
The film was originally released in 1971 as ''A Weekend with Strangers'' but got a UK release in 1974 under the title ''Weekend Swingers''.<ref name=uksynopsis/> According to BFI vol. 41 iss. 490, the UK version is shorter than the original US release. ''Weekend Swingers'' (UK) is 67 minutes while ''A Weekend with Strangers'' (USA) is 74 minutes. There is evidence to show that the film had public screenings into at least the 1980s, with the most recent documented showing being advertised in ''The Indianapolis News'' (2/19/1986) at the Rivoli Theatre.<ref name=indianapolisnews>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/312494531/?terms=%22weekend%20swingers%22%20%22objectionable%22&match=1 The Indianapolis News newspaper from 2/19/1986 in which a showing of ''Weekend Swingers'' is advertised at the Rivoli Theatre.] Retrieved 15 Sep '22</ref> They advertised the UK version, ''Weekend Swingers''.


==Surviving Content==
==Surviving Content==
The only accessible content from ''A Weekend with Strangers'' is the trailer (NSFW , 18+), which can be viewed on copies of ''Twisted Sex Vol. 1'' or on the Internet Archive,<ref name=somethingweird/><ref name=trailer/> and the surviving posters and lobby cards.
The only accessible content from ''A Weekend with Strangers'' is the trailer (NSFW , 18+), which can be viewed on copies of ''Twisted Sex Vol. 1'' or on the Internet Archive,<ref name=somethingweird/><ref name=trailer/> and the surviving posters, reviews and lobby cards.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=175px>
<gallery heights="175" perrow="6">
Therivolitheatreweekendswingers.png|Clipping from The Indianapolis News (2/19/1986) which shows the Rivoli Theatre’s advertisement for a showing ''Weekend Swingers''.<ref name=indianapolisnews/>
File:Therivolitheatreweekendswingers.png|Clipping from The Indianapolis News (2/19/1986) which shows the Rivoli Theatre’s advertisement for a showing ''Weekend Swingers''.<ref name=indianapolisnews/>
Weekendwithstrangerslobbycard1.jpeg|A lobby card of David Gale and Jennifer Welles from ''A Weekend with Strangers''.
File:Weekendwithstrangerslobbycard1.jpeg|A lobby card of David Gale and Jennifer Welles from ''A Weekend with Strangers''.
File:Bfi vol41 weekend.png|''A Weekend with Strangers'' review/summary from BFI vol. 41 issue 490.
File:Baltimore sun review 1972.png|Review of ''A Weekend with Strangers'' printed in the Baltimore Sun (04/07/1972). <ref name=baltimoresun>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/377406496/?terms=%22weekend%20with%20strangers%22&match=1] Retrieved 20 Oct '23</ref>
File:Synopsis sheet (1).jpg|Official synopsis sheet for ''Weekend Swingers'' (AKA ''A Weekend with Strangers'' from the UK distributor.
File:Punch mag weekend.png|''Weekend Swingers'' AKA ''A Weekend with Strangers'' mentioned in satirical magazine "Punch" Vol. 268 Iss. 7012 from 1975. It was included in a segment where gorillas were supposedly shown x-rated films to coerce them to mate. This excerpt depicts their supposed response. <ref name=punchmag>[https://archive.org/details/sim_punch_february-5-11-1975_268_7012/page/218/mode/2up] Retrieved 20 Oct '23</ref>
File:MAYA 12-13 Weekend Deadly Weapons.png|''Weekend Swingers'' AKA ''A Weekend with Strangers'' making an appearance in MAYA magazine 12/13 (UK) from 1977. <ref name=mayamag>[https://fanac.org/fanzines/Maya/Maya12.pdf] Retrieved 20 Oct '23</ref>
File:Weekend screencap.png|Jennifer Welles and David Gale in a still from the trailer.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:09, 20 October 2023

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Weekendwithstrangersposter1.jpeg

The poster for A Weekend with Strangers.

Status: Partially Found

A Weekend with Strangers (aka Weekend Swingers as per the 1974 UK rerelease) is a 1971 exploitation film distributed by Chancellor Films.[1] It is directed by Allen Savage, and stars David Gale (of Re-Animator fame) and prominent adult film star Jennifer Welles. Part of what makes it a notable picture is that it is the film debut of the aforementioned horror star: David Gale.

Besides being an X-rated movie, the film boasts being particularly vulgar and violent, taking on aspects of the horror genre (there are multiple character deaths, threatening gangs, blackmail, assault, deadly fires, etc.).[2] The trailer for the film is featured in Something Weird Video’s compilation tape Twisted Sex Vol. 1 and can be viewed on The Internet Archive.[3][2]

Plot Summary

The official synopsis sheet for the 1974 UK rerelease reads as follows:

"Dilys has delved deep into the strange and complicated world of weekend encounter groups. To her the Encounter Foundation Clinic - "dedicated to exploring the human potential" - was a haven, a place to give meaning and purpose to her life.

She was a respected and hard-working group leader at the Clinic until Nigel, a former lover and co-conspirator in an extortion racket, unexpectedly appeared and now threatens to expose details of her sordid past.

The price of his silence is a piece of information that he needs from Jenny, a member of the group. Faced with a serious scandal, Dilys is forced to co-operate. A karate-trained killer, an evil dope fiend and a lovely and seemingly helpless girl comprise the remainder of Nigel's gang.

During the blackmail process, Dilys becomes intimately involved with Jenny and is reluctant to hurt her. She is also indirectly responsible for the death of one of the encounter group members.

Having completed her part of the bargain, Dilys realizes that she can no longer remain at the Clinic. She tells Nigel that she will go back to him. She manages to seduce him into dropping his guard and kills him, destroying his evil - and herself - in the process."[1]

Releases

The film was originally released in 1971 as A Weekend with Strangers but got a UK release in 1974 under the title Weekend Swingers.[1] According to BFI vol. 41 iss. 490, the UK version is shorter than the original US release. Weekend Swingers (UK) is 67 minutes while A Weekend with Strangers (USA) is 74 minutes. There is evidence to show that the film had public screenings into at least the 1980s, with the most recent documented showing being advertised in The Indianapolis News (2/19/1986) at the Rivoli Theatre.[4] They advertised the UK version, Weekend Swingers.

Surviving Content

The only accessible content from A Weekend with Strangers is the trailer (NSFW , 18+), which can be viewed on copies of Twisted Sex Vol. 1 or on the Internet Archive,[3][2] and the surviving posters, reviews and lobby cards.

Gallery

  • Clipping from The Indianapolis News (2/19/1986) which shows the Rivoli Theatre’s advertisement for a showing Weekend Swingers.[4]

    Clipping from The Indianapolis News (2/19/1986) which shows the Rivoli Theatre’s advertisement for a showing Weekend Swingers.[4]

  • A lobby card of David Gale and Jennifer Welles from A Weekend with Strangers.

    A lobby card of David Gale and Jennifer Welles from A Weekend with Strangers.

  • A Weekend with Strangers review/summary from BFI vol. 41 issue 490.

    A Weekend with Strangers review/summary from BFI vol. 41 issue 490.

  • Review of A Weekend with Strangers printed in the Baltimore Sun (04/07/1972). [5]

    Review of A Weekend with Strangers printed in the Baltimore Sun (04/07/1972). [5]

  • Official synopsis sheet for Weekend Swingers (AKA A Weekend with Strangers from the UK distributor.

    Official synopsis sheet for Weekend Swingers (AKA A Weekend with Strangers from the UK distributor.

  • Weekend Swingers AKA A Weekend with Strangers mentioned in satirical magazine "Punch" Vol. 268 Iss. 7012 from 1975. It was included in a segment where gorillas were supposedly shown x-rated films to coerce them to mate. This excerpt depicts their supposed response. [6]

    Weekend Swingers AKA A Weekend with Strangers mentioned in satirical magazine "Punch" Vol. 268 Iss. 7012 from 1975. It was included in a segment where gorillas were supposedly shown x-rated films to coerce them to mate. This excerpt depicts their supposed response. [6]

  • Weekend Swingers AKA A Weekend with Strangers making an appearance in MAYA magazine 12/13 (UK) from 1977. [7]

    Weekend Swingers AKA A Weekend with Strangers making an appearance in MAYA magazine 12/13 (UK) from 1977. [7]

  • Jennifer Welles and David Gale in a still from the trailer.

    Jennifer Welles and David Gale in a still from the trailer.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Photo of the official 1974 UK synopsis sheet from Variety Film Distributors sourced from a now ended eBay listing. Retrieved 15 Sep '22
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The trailer for A Weekend with Strangers on the Internet Archive (NSFW, 18+). Retrieved 15 Sep '22
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Something Weird's official listing for Twisted Sex Vol. 1, which shows that the trailer for A Weekend with Strangers is included. (NSFW, 18+). Retrieved 15 Sep '22
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Indianapolis News newspaper from 2/19/1986 in which a showing of Weekend Swingers is advertised at the Rivoli Theatre. Retrieved 15 Sep '22
  5. ↑ [1] Retrieved 20 Oct '23
  6. ↑ [2] Retrieved 20 Oct '23
  7. ↑ [3] Retrieved 20 Oct '23
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