Screenplay: George Baxt

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by George Baxt. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Payroll

1961 · Movie · 117 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sidney Hayers

Cast Michael Craig · Françoise Prévost · Billie Whitelaw · William Lucas

Synopsis Payroll (1961) follows a ruthless group of criminals who devise a scheme to pilfer the earnings of a nearby manufacturing plant. However, their meticulously crafted strategy hits a snag when the factory opts to use an armored vehicle to transport...

6.8

37 votes

6.8

37 votes

The Revenge of Frankenstein

1958 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Peter Cushing · Francis Matthews · Michael Gwynne · Eunice Gayson

Synopsis The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) follows the tale of the infamous Dr. Frankenstein, who, with the assistance of Karl, a disabled dwarf executioner, manages to evade the gallows by substituting the officiating priest in his place. Adopting the alias Stein,...

6.7

725 votes

6.7

725 votes

Burn, Witch, Burn

1962 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sidney Hayers

Cast Peter Wyngarde · Janet Blair · Margaret Johnston · Anthony Nicholls

Synopsis Burn, Witch, Burn (1962) follows the story of a college professor who is deeply rooted in skepticism and rationality. His world is turned upside down when he uncovers his wife's secret involvement in the occult, a practice she has been...

6.5

370 votes

6.5

370 votes

The City of the Dead

1960 · Movie · 76 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Llewellyn Moxey

Cast Dennis Lotis · Christopher Lee · Patricia Jessel · Tom Naylor

Synopsis The City of the Dead (1960) follows the chilling tale that begins in 1692, when Elizabeth Selwyn, a witch, is condemned to burn at the stake in Whitewood, Massachusetts. Her companion, Jethrow Keane, implores Lucifer to rescue her. Fast forward...

6.0

540 votes

6.0

540 votes

The Shadow of the Cat

1961 · Movie · 79 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Conrad Phillips · Barbara Shelley · André Morell · Richard Warner

Synopsis The Shadow of the Cat (1961) revolves around a female feline who witnesses her beloved owner being brutally killed by her spouse and two loyal servants. Driven by an intense desire for vengeance, the cat becomes a relentless force, determined...

5.9

55 votes

5.9

55 votes

Circus of Horrors

1960 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sidney Hayers

Cast Anton Diffring · Erika Remberg · Yvonne Monlaur · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis Circus of Horrors (1960) follows the story of a talented but troubled plastic surgeon who flees to France in 1947 after a botched surgery in England. There, he performs a successful operation on a circus owner's daughter, who was disfigured...

5.8

89 votes

5.8

89 votes

Tower of Evil

1972 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jim O'Connolly

Cast Bryant Haliday · Jill Haworth · Anna Palk · William Lucas

Synopsis Tower of Evil (1972) follows a team of seasoned archaeologists as they embark on a quest to uncover an ancient and enigmatic Phoenician treasure. Their journey takes a dark turn when they encounter a sequence of baffling and deadly murders,...

5.7

68 votes

5.7

68 votes

Vampire Circus

1972 · Movie · 87 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Robert Young

Cast Adrienne Corri · Laurence Payne · Thorley Walters · John Moulder-Brown

Synopsis Vampire Circus (1972) unfolds in the village of Schtetel, where the sinister Count Mitterhouse has kidnapped a young girl and drained her blood, while also enticing the wife of a local villager. Enraged, the villagers drive a stake through the...

5.1

305 votes

5.1

305 votes

Thunder in Dixie

1964 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction William T. Naud

Cast Harry Millard · Judy Lewis · Mike Bradford · Nancy Berg

Synopsis Thunder in Dixie (1964) follows the story of Mickey Arnold, a devoted spouse and loyal companion to Ticker Welsh. However, their bond is shattered when Mickey uncovers Ticker's betrayal with his wife. The two former friends now find themselves in...

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Meet Me in St. Louis (TV)

1959 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction George Schaefer

Cast Tab Hunter · Jane Powell · Walter Pidgeon · Jeanne Crain

Synopsis Meet Me in St. Louis (TV) (1959) chronicles the events of a single year in the lives of the Smith family, as they brace themselves for an impending relocation to New York City and eagerly await the excitement of the...

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Ivanhoe (TV Series)

1958 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Arthur Crabtree · Bernard Knowles · C.M. Pennington-Richards

Cast Roger Moore · Robert Brown · Andrew Keir · Martin Wyldeck

Synopsis Ivanhoe (TV Series) (1958) follows the thrilling escapades of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a valiant knight dedicated to upholding justice and righteousness during the tumultuous reign of the malevolent Prince John. Set in medieval England, the series chronicles Ivanhoe's heroic...

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Direction Delbert Mann · Arthur Penn · Vincent J. Donehue · Robert Mulligan

Cast Walter Matthau · David White · Constance Ford · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV Series) (1951) aired from 1951 to 1957, spanning 6 seasons and 140 episodes. This anthology series showcased a mix of original dramatic productions and adaptations from existing literary works, offering viewers a diverse range of compelling...

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Sword of Freedom (TV Series)

1957 · Series · 25 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terry Bishop · Peter Maxwell · Anthony Squire · Coby Ruskin

Cast Edmund Purdom · Martin Benson · Adrienne Corri · Roland Bartrop

Synopsis Sword of Freedom (TV Series) (1957) is set in the vibrant city of Florence during the tumultuous 16th century. The narrative revolves around Marco del Monte, a charismatic and heroic figure reminiscent of Robin Hood. Marco takes the lead in...

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Mrs. Miniver (TV)

1960 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

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