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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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May 27, 2024 · William Castle (born April 24, 1914, New York City, New York, U.S.—died May 31, 1977, Los Angeles, California) was an American director known for the innovative marketing techniques he used to promote his B-horror movies.
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Oct 10, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of William Castle, a prolific and innovative filmmaker who revolutionized horror cinema with his gimmicky marketing tactics and audience engagement. Explore his classic films such as MACABRE, THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, and 13 GHOSTS, and how he created a cult following with his campy charm and suspenseful storytelling.
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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Learn about the life and career of William Castle, a director and producer of low-budget horror films with gimmicks and effects. Find out his birth and death dates, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
