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6.3/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 6.3/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Flop House remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
If you have about seven minutes and a soft spot for grainy, old-school animation, then sure. It's essentially a short, sharp burst of slapstick that doesn't overstay its welcome. If you hate cartoons where everything is constantly breaking or loud, you’ll probably want to skip this one entirely.
Scrappy is the hero here, acting like the only guy in the building who actually cares about hygiene. The way he sprays that disinfectant around like it’s magic perfume is oddly satisfying. It’s a nice little detail that makes the "flop house" feel like a real, if slightly gross, place.
Then there’s Oopie. Honestly, we all know an Oopie. The guy who thinks 3 AM is the perfect time to rearrange the furniture or practice his tuba. Watching the other animal tenants try to sleep while he’s causing a ruckus is the kind of frustration that feels universal, even if you aren't an anthropomorphic dog.
It’s nowhere near as intense as Goat Getter, but it has that same scrappy, low-budget charm. Sometimes you don't need a massive plot. You just need a character to trip over a rug and destroy a perfectly good night’s sleep.
It’s not trying to change the world. It’s just a bunch of drawings being loud for a few minutes. If you’ve seen When Dr. Quackell Did Hide, you’ll recognize that specific kind of frantic energy that doesn't quite know when to stop. Sometimes that’s enough to get a laugh. Other times, it just makes you want to turn the volume down.
It's simple, it's messy, and it’s over before you can really analyze why you're watching a dog run a boarding house. Honestly, a pretty decent way to kill a few minutes. 🐕💨