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William Castle (born William Schloss Jr.; April 24, 1914 – May 31, 1977) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Orphaned at 11, Castle dropped out of high school at 15 to work in the theater.
- Let’s Kill Uncle (1966) An irredeemably bratty, combat-obsessed orphan named Barnaby inherits a fortune after the death of his father (a silent cameo by Castle).
- Shanks (1974) It’s somewhat surprising that one of Castle’s most disturbing films is also among his least seen. That said, it’s easy to understand why audiences didn’t (and don’t) take to this grim slice of madness as easily as they do movies about haunted houses and more traditionally portrayed psychopaths.
- I Saw What You Did (1965) In 1965, Castle worked with Joan Crawford for the second and final time with I Saw What You Did. Teens Libby and Kit are bored one evening and entertain themselves by making relatively innocent prank phone calls to random numbers.
- Macabre (1958) Macabre isn’t the best William Castle film — obviously, hence its ninth-place ranking — but a case could be made that it is his most important.
William Castle was a prolific and eccentric filmmaker who made low-budget horror movies with gimmicks like Percepto and Emergo. He also produced Rosemary's Baby and appeared in several films as himself or a character.
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A list of 14 horror movies directed by William Castle, a pioneer of gimmick marketing and low-budget horror films. See titles, ratings, summaries, and cast of each film, from Macabre (1958) to Bug (1975).
May 27, 2024 · William Castle was an American director known for the innovative marketing techniques he used to promote his B-horror movies. He began his entertainment career as an actor in Off-Broadway productions, and he later directed a well-received stage version of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula.
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Oct 26, 2020 · Learn about the schlock tactics and gimmicks of William Castle, the director of cult classics like The Tingler and House on Haunted Hill. Find out where to start with his films and how he influenced Hitchcock and Psycho.
Jun 1, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of William Castle, the director who made horror movies with shocking gimmicks and audience participation. From Macabre to House on Haunted Hill, discover how he amazed and entertained audiences with his creative and wacky ideas.
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