Direction: William Castle

Direction William Castle

Cast Scott Brady · John Russell · Dorothy Hart · Peggy Dow

Synopsis Undertow (1949) follows the journey of a recently freed ex-convict who finds himself in a dire situation. Shortly after his release, he is falsely accused of a murder he did not commit. Driven by a desire to clear his name,...

Direction William Castle

Cast Joan Crawford · Diane Baker · Leif Erickson · Howard St. John

Synopsis Strait-Jacket (1964) follows the story of Lucy Harbin, who has spent two decades in a mental institution after a violent outburst involving an axe, which resulted in the deaths of her husband and his lover. Her young daughter, Carol, was...

Direction William Castle

Cast Richard Conte · Julie Adams · Richard Egan · Henry Hull

Synopsis Hollywood Story (1951) is set in the vibrant year of 1950, where the ambitious producer Larry O'Brian ventures into Los Angeles with a vision to establish a new motion picture company. He acquires an old, dormant studio that has been...

Direction William Castle

Cast Glenn Corbett · Patricia Breslin · Joan Marshall · Eugenie Leontovich

Synopsis Homicidal (1961) follows a mysterious woman who introduces herself as Miriam Webster. She offers a substantial sum to a bellboy to marry her, only to annul the marriage immediately after the ceremony. However, during the wedding, she fatally stabs the...

Direction William Castle

Cast Vincent Price · Judith Evelyn · Darryl Hickman · Patricia Cutts

Synopsis The Tingler (1959) follows the journey of a dedicated pathologist who, after extensive research, uncovers and successfully traps a peculiar entity that inhabits every vertebrate. This mysterious being thrives and expands when its host is overwhelmed by terror.

Direction William Castle

Cast Richard Dix · Lynn Merrick · Rhys Williams · James Cardwell

Synopsis Voice of the Whistler (1945) follows the story of affluent John Sinclair, who, upon learning of his declining health and lack of social connections, is urged by his physician to embark on an extended vacation. During his journey to the...

Direction William Castle

Cast Oskar Homolka · Ronald Lewis · Audrey Dalton · Guy Rolfe

Synopsis Mr. Sardonicus (1961) follows the tale of Sir Robert Cargrave, a distinguished surgeon renowned for his innovative muscle relaxation technique. He receives an urgent summons from his former paramour, Maude, who is now the wife of the enigmatic Baron Sardonicus....

Direction William Castle

Cast Vincent Price · Carol Ohmart · Alan Marshal · Richard Long

Synopsis House on Haunted Hill (1959) follows the enigmatic millionaire Frederick Loren, portrayed by Vincent Price, who extends an unusual invitation to five unsuspecting guests. The offer? Spend a night in a genuinely haunted mansion and receive a $10,000 reward. Among...

Direction William Castle

Cast Richard Dix · Gloria Stuart · J. Carrol Naish · Alan Dinehart

Synopsis The Whistler (1944) is the inaugural installment of a series of eight Columbia "B" thrillers inspired by the renowned radio program of the same name. The enigmatic and uncredited figure known as The Whistler sets the stage for each film,...

Direction William Castle

Cast Robert Taylor · Barbara Stanwyck · Judi Meredith · Hayden Rorke

Synopsis The Night Walker (1964) follows a woman who is tormented by persistent nightmares that appear to be triggered by her deceased husband, who is believed to have perished in a fire. As the eerie dreams continue, she finds herself drawn...

Direction William Castle

Cast Dean Jagger · Robert Mitchum · Kim Hunter · Neil Hamilton

Synopsis When Strangers Marry (1944) follows the journey of a young, unsuspecting woman from a small town who travels to the bustling streets of New York City to meet her new husband. However, her excitement quickly turns to dread as she...

Direction William Castle

Cast Howard Duff · Shelley Winters · Dan Duryea · Tony Curtis

Synopsis Johnny Stool Pigeon (1949) follows the story of a determined narcotics agent who enlists the aid of a former convict, whom he had previously helped incarcerate at Alcatraz, to infiltrate and dismantle a sophisticated heroin smuggling operation. The duo embarks...

Direction William Castle

Cast William Prince · Jim Backus · Christine White · Jacqueline Scott

Synopsis Macabre (1958) unfolds in a quiet town where a dedicated physician, portrayed by William Prince, finds himself ensnared in a sinister scheme. The doctor's peaceful life is shattered when his young daughter is abducted and cruelly buried alive. With time...

Direction William Castle

Cast Christopher George · Greta Baldwin · Henry Jones · Monte Markham

Synopsis Project X (1968) follows the story of an intelligence operative who is revived from cryogenic stasis after a near-fatal plane accident during a mission to gather information on a lethal new weapon being engineered in the East. The agent's crucial...

Direction William Castle

Cast Joan Crawford · John Ireland · Leif Erickson · Sara Lane

Synopsis I Saw What You Did (1965) follows the story of two teenage girls, Libby and Kit, who engage in a seemingly harmless activity of making random prank calls one evening. However, their innocent fun takes a dark turn when these...

Direction William Castle

Cast Gene Barry · Barbara Hale · Edward Arnold · Paul Richards

Synopsis The Houston Story (1956) follows the tale of an ambitious oil driller in Houston who devises a daring plan to siphon millions of dollars worth of oil from the fields. To execute his scheme, he forms an alliance with a...

Direction William Castle

Cast Macdonald Carey · Alexis Smith · Edgar Buchanan · Victor Jory

Synopsis Cave of Outlaws (1951) follows a thrilling journey as a group of individuals, including an ex-convict, a lawman, and a miner, embark on a quest to recover stolen gold. Their pursuit leads them to a perilous cave, where they must...

Direction William Castle

Cast George Montgomery · Nancy Gates · James Griffith · Jean Willes

Synopsis Masterson of Kansas (1954) follows the story of Dodge City Sheriff Bat Masterson, portrayed by George Montgomery, as he sets out to clear the name of Merrick (John Maxwell), who has been falsely accused of murder. The cattlemen, who coveted...

Direction William Castle

Cast Glenn Ford · Frank Lovejoy · Cesar Romero · Ursula Thiess

Synopsis The Americano (1955) follows the journey of Sam Dent, portrayed by Glenn Ford, a rancher who embarks on a perilous adventure to South America. His mission is to transport a herd of bulls to a Brazilian ranch owner. However, his...

Direction William Castle

Cast Charles Herbert · Jo Morrow · Martin Milner · Rosemary DeCamp

Synopsis 13 Ghosts (1960) follows the tale of a secluded Dr. Zorba who has passed away, bequeathing his peculiar mansion to his impoverished nephew, Cyrus Zorba, and his family. Along with the inheritance of the mansion, the Zorba family also acquires...