Direction: Herbert L. Strock

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Herbert L. Strock. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Veil (TV Series)

1958 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction George Waggner · Herbert L. Strock

Cast Boris Karloff · Whit Bissell · Niall MacGinnis · Kay Stewart

Synopsis The Veil (TV Series) (1958) is a classic television series that aired in 1958, consisting of 11 episodes. This show is an anthology of chilling horror tales, expertly hosted by the legendary actor Boris Karloff. Each episode presents a unique...

6.1

56 votes

6.1

56 votes

The Magnetic Monster

1953 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction Curt Siodmak · Herbert L. Strock

Cast Richard Carlson · King Donovan · Jean Byron · Harry Ellerbe

Synopsis The Magnetic Monster (1953) follows O.S.I. agents Jeffrey Stewart and Dan Forbes as they delve into a mysterious phenomenon at a local hardware store, where every metal object has inexplicably become magnetized. Their investigation leads them to a flight carrying...

5.7

151 votes

5.7

151 votes

5.6

42 votes

How to Make a Monster

1958 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast Robert H. Harris · Gary Conway · Paul Brinegar · Gary Clarke

Synopsis How to Make a Monster (1958) follows the story of Pete, a skilled monster makeup artist who finds himself abruptly fired by the new management at American International studios. Seeking retribution, Pete employs his terrifying creations to wreak havoc and...

5.5

54 votes

5.5

54 votes

Gog

1954 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast Richard Egan · Constance Dowling · Herbert Marshall · John Wengraf

Synopsis Gog (1954) follows a group of researchers who are tragically killed while developing a method for induced hibernation to facilitate space travel. The deaths appear to be the work of machines operating autonomously. To get to the bottom of this...

5.0

25 votes

5.0

25 votes

Blood of Dracula

1957 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast Sandra Harrison · Louise Lewis · Gail Ganley · Jerry Blaine

Synopsis Blood of Dracula (1957) follows the chilling tale of a young woman who, under the influence of hypnosis, transforms into a vampire. This classic horror film delves into the mysterious and eerie world of the supernatural, as the protagonist's life...

3.8

25 votes

3.8

25 votes

The Crawling Hand

1963 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast Peter Breck · Kent Taylor · Rod Lauren · Alan Hale Jr.

Synopsis The Crawling Hand (1963) follows the chilling tale of a deceased astronaut whose severed hand inexplicably returns from the grave, driven by an unknown force to wreak havoc on the living. The hand's sinister mission involves strangling those who cross...

3.6

26 votes

3.6

26 votes

Battle Taxi

1955 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast Sterling Hayden · Arthur Franz · Marshall Thompson · Leo Needham

Synopsis Battle Taxi (1955) is set against the backdrop of the Korean War, where a seasoned commander of an Air Rescue helicopter unit faces the challenge of integrating a brash, former jet pilot into his team. The commander's mission is to...

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Colt 45 (TV Series)

1957 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Lee Sholem · Leslie H. Martinson · William J. Hole Jr. · Herbert L. Strock

Cast Wayde Preston · Kenneth MacDonald · Arthur Space · Don 'Red' Barry

Synopsis Colt 45 (TV Series) (1957) follows the adventures of Christopher Colt, a seemingly ordinary gun salesman who harbors a secret identity as a government agent. His mission is to track down and apprehend some of the most notorious criminals of...

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Rider on a Dead Horse

1962 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast John Vivyan · Bruce Gordon · Kevin Hagen · Lisa Lu

Synopsis Rider on a Dead Horse (1962) follows the tale of three ambitious gold prospectors who, after discovering a rich vein of gold, decide to hide their treasure in a clandestine spot. However, the allure of wealth and greed swiftly diminishes...

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The Devil's Messenger

1961 · Movie · 72 min. · Sweden

Direction Herbert L. Strock · Curt Siodmak

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Karen Kadler · Michael Hinn · Ralph Brown

Synopsis The Devil's Messenger (1961) follows the chilling tale of a suicide victim who, upon arriving in Hell, is recruited by Satan himself. The diabolical mastermind tasks the victim with a sinister mission: to entice unwitting individuals on Earth to their...

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Monster

1980 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock · Kenneth Hartford

Cast James Mitchum · John Carradine · Phil Carey · Anthony Eisley

Synopsis Monster (1980) unfolds in a tranquil Colombian countryside, where a peaceful village is suddenly disrupted by a terrifying creature. The film delves into the consequences of environmental degradation as a monstrous sea serpent, stirred by the industrial contamination of a...

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Witches' Brew

1980 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock · Richard Shorr

Cast Teri Garr · Richard Benjamin · Lana Turner · James Winkler

Synopsis Witches' Brew (1980) follows the tale of three ambitious women who employ supernatural means to boost their professor husbands' academic careers. As a prestigious position opens up at their university, the women's alliances crumble, leading to a dangerous power struggle...

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I Was a Teenage Frankenstein

1957 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast Whit Bissell · Phyllis Coates · Robert Burton · Gary Conway

Synopsis I Was a Teenage Frankenstein (1957) follows the chilling tale of a university professor who, in his quest for scientific advancement, dabbles in the macabre. Beneath his residence lies a concealed alligator pit, and it is here that he begins...

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