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Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

2007· 1h 22m

Documentary

Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz

7.8/ 10

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Overview

Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.

Cast

Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Self

John Badham

John Badham

Self

Diane Baker

Diane Baker

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Sidney D. Balkin

Self

Steve Bickel

Self

John Waters

John Waters

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