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5.4/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 5.4/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Keyhole Katie remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
Honestly, only if you have a weird obsession with 1930s college comedies. If you’re looking for a plot that makes sense, you’re in the wrong place. If you just want to see a bunch of people shouting in a hallway, you're set.
The whole thing revolves around a reporter who digs too deep into a sorority's business. It’s the kind of premise that thinks a stolen statue is the height of high-stakes drama. Spoiler alert: it really isn't.
The rivalry is less "intense standoff" and more "we are all very bored and have too much free time." The brawl scenes are pure chaos. It feels like someone told the extras to just start grabbing at anything fabric-related.
You can tell the director was just trying to get through the day. The pacing has this weird, jerky quality to it, like a record player skipping. It reminded me a bit of the frantic energy in Where D'Ye Get That Stuff?, but with significantly less charm.
It’s not quite as grim as A Doll's House, obviously. It’s fluff. It’s light, silly, and entirely forgettable by the time the credits roll. 🤷♂️
There is a scene where a group of girls are supposed to be plotting revenge. They just look like they’re waiting for a bus. It’s unintentionally hilarious how little they seem to care about the statue. They seem more worried about their hair.
If you like this sort of thing, maybe check out Love, Honor and Behave! for a similar vibe. But really, don't expect a masterpiece. It’s just a weird little artifact of a time when "college problems" meant a missing statue and torn skirts.
It ends exactly how you think it will. No surprises. Just noise. 🎬