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Homicidal (1961)

Director: William Castle

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From Time Out Film Guide

One from cult shock-meister William Castle, of The Tingler fame. Castle himself introduces this passably creepy tale about an Old Dark House, a murderous blonde, a paralysed old Swedish woman, and a mysterious young man. Not quite his loopiest film, it cribs brazenly from Psycho, to good effect. This time, the gimmick-fixated maestro didn't go as far as wiring up cinema seats or dangling creepy crawlies from the ceiling; instead, the faint-hearted were offered a 'fright break' in which to make their excuses and leave.

Author: JRo 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: William Castle

Producer: William Castle

Cast: Glenn Corbett, Patricia Breslin, Jean Arless, Eugenie Leontovich, Alan Bunce, Richard Rust full cast

Genre(s): Horror

Duration: 87 mins


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