Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story(2007)
He was just another movie director...until he found himself a gimmick.
7.8(16)1h 22m2007-11-08
Documentary
Overview
Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.
- Director:
- Jeffrey Schwarz
- Producers:
- Jeffrey Schwarz
- Production:
- Automat Pictures, Spine Tingler
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Forrest J. Ackerman
Self
John Badham
Self
Diane Baker
Self
Sidney D. Balkin
Sidney D. Balkin
Self
Steve Bickel
Steve Bickel
Self
John Waters
Self
Stuart Gordon
Self
William Castle
Self (archive)
Terry Castle
Terry Castle
Self
Budd Boetticher
Self
Joe Dante
Self
Roger Corman
Self
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