Kim Newman, who I was familiar with through his reviews at the late, lamented Video Watchdog magazine, gives a zesty talk on the career of Ray Russell (who wrote the screenplay of Zotz!) that could be the highlight of the entire box set. They both obviously love the films they are introducing and fill their short pieces with insight, affection, good humor, and FACTS. I have fallen in love with Stephen Laws and Jonathan Rigby because of their work on these Powerhouse special editions. What could possibly go wrong? Serious beheadings ensue. Upon release, she learns her daughter is about to wed a millionaire’s son. Strait-Jacket stars Joan Crawford as Lucy Harbin, an axe-murderess who has just spent 20 years in the slammer. Car salesman Tom Penderel (Tom Poston) makes a delivery to the titular location and, because of a raging storm, is forced to stay the night. The Old Dark House, a co-production with England’s famous Hammer Films, also eschews Castle’s horror reputation in that it is, like Zotz!, a light comedy. 13 Frightened Girls (though obviously given that title to exploit Castle’s horror film success) is not a horror film, but a Nancy Drew-like who-dunnit: ambassador’s daughter Candy Hull (Kathy Dunn) attempts to solve an international CIA mystery. Released 10 December 2018.Zotz! is the story of professor Jonathan Jones (Tom Poston), who discovers a magic coin that gives him the power to hurt people, kill people, and slow down time. Containing a wealth of new and archival extras this stunning Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set from Indicator is strictly limited to 6,000 units. WILLIAM CASTLE AT COLUMBIA VOLUME TWO features four more weird and wonderful films from the outrageous showman’s illustrious career with Columbia Pictures, all presented on Blu-ray for the very first time in the UK.
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