Storyline

Director Jeffrey Schwarz delves into the life and career of William Castle, a producer of horror films who had a natural talent for creating attention-grabbing -- and seat-filling -- gimmicks to promote his various projects in his 1950s heyday. Some particular gimmicks of note include a flying skeleton and life insurance policies. Conducting interviews with the likes of John Waters, John Landis and more, Schwarz gains insights from not only other filmmakers, but from Castle's fans as well.

Plot Keywords

producer, director, filmmaker, actress, mime, fan, amusing, endearing, movie theater, movie set, household, promotion, film industry, career, film history, discovery, rise, 1950s

Short Review

The film is an entertaining, educational, and even inspirational look at the kind of filmmaker that rarely exists anymore.

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Streaming Service

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