When this came out, the bisexual and homosexual elements of this film must have been scandalous. However, today they just seem rather tame and the writer/director didn't seem sure what sort of sexuality they wanted to explore. Yes, the two stupid and TOTALLY ANNOYING leeches that lived off the rich lady were obviously gay--this isn't really in doubt. However, the sexual relationship between the two ladies is pretty ambiguous and just when you think it's a film about lesbianism, they both suddenly show an amazing (and completely out of nowhere) interest in a guy--the same one to be exact. This seemed like a cop-out in a way--almost like saying "they thought they were gay,...but it was just a passing fad after all". So, the real impact was minimal.
Now as for the story itself, I just wasn't super impressed. While it is a little better than the many Chabrol films I have seen, this isn't exactly a glowing endorsement, as often his films seem pretty transparent--i.e., you can certainly guess how the film is going to end and the "twists" don't especially pay out. Overall, a very overrated time-passer and that is all.
Now as for the story itself, I just wasn't super impressed. While it is a little better than the many Chabrol films I have seen, this isn't exactly a glowing endorsement, as often his films seem pretty transparent--i.e., you can certainly guess how the film is going to end and the "twists" don't especially pay out. Overall, a very overrated time-passer and that is all.