Shanks(1974)
A new concept in the macabre in which the Good come out of the grave and the Evil are sent to fill the vacancy.
Shanks Synopsis
Malcolm Shanks is a sad and lonely man, deaf, mute and living with his cruel sister and her husband, who delight in making him miserable. His only pleasure, it seems, is in making and controlling puppets. Thanks to his skill, he is offered a job as a lab assistant to Dr. Walker, who is working on ways to re-animate dead bodies by inserting electrodes at key nerve points and manipulating the bodies as if they were on strings. When the professor suddenly dies one night, Shanks gets the idea to apply their experimental results to a human body, and then to start exacting some revenge.
Shanks (1974) is a fantasy and horror film directed by William Castle, released on October 9, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Marcel Marceau, Tsilla Chelton, Philippe Clay and Cindy Eilbacher. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- William Castle
- Writers:
- Ranald Graham
- Producers:
- Steven North
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
- Status:
- Released
Shanks (1974) Trailer
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Shanks Videos & Clips
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Shanks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marcel Marceau
as Malcolm Shanks / Old Walker
Tsilla Chelton
as Mrs. Barton
Philippe Clay
as Mr. Barton
Cindy Eilbacher
as Celia
- Biff Manard
Biff Manard
as Goliath
Helena Kallianiotes
as Mata Hari
Larry Bishop
as Napoleon
Don Calfa
as Einstein
- Phil Adams
Phil Adams
as Beethoven
Read Morgan
as Cop
William Castle
as Grocer
Key crew
Directed by William Castle, written by Ranald Graham, produced by Steven North.
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Shanks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Shanks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shanks online?
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Shanks (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shanks?
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The main cast of Shanks (1974) includes Marcel Marceau, Tsilla Chelton, Philippe Clay, Cindy Eilbacher and Biff Manard. The film was directed by William Castle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shanks released?
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Shanks was released on October 9, 1974 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Shanks worth watching?
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Shanks (1974) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shanks?
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Yes. The official Shanks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.