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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.
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.
William Castle was born on 24 April 1914 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for Homicidal (1961), House on Haunted Hill (1959) and The Lady from Shanghai (1947). He was married to Ellen. He died on 31 May 1977 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
17 Feb 2024 · With 'House on Haunted Hill,' William Castle popularized the horror movie gimmick, and set the stage for future midnight cult movie showings.
Homicidal is a 1961 American horror - thriller film produced and directed by William Castle, and starring Glenn Corbett, Patricia Breslin, Eugenie Leontovich, Alan Bunce and Jean Arless. The film follows a murderous woman in a small California town whose presence unearths secrets concerning a prominent local family.
10 Okt 2023 · Explore the captivating world of filmmaker William Castle, a master of macabre marketing and movie magic, in this retrospective journey through his innovative career.
View full company info for William Castle Productions (US) 1. Rosemary's Baby. 1968 2h 17m R. 8.0 (237K) Rate. 96 Metascore. A young couple trying for a baby moves into an aging, ornate apartment building on Central Park West, where they find themselves surrounded by peculiar neighbors. 2. House on Haunted Hill. 1959 1h 15m Approved. 6.7 (31K) Rate
