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A one-handed madman uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him.A one-handed madman uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him.A one-handed madman uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him.
José René Ruiz
- Senor Pepe De Reyes
- (as Tun Tun)
Leon Alton
- Tour Group Member
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn addition to being obviously inspired by House of Wax (1953), this film uses several sets designed for the 1953 film, including the House of Wax itself.
- GoofsWhen Jason places the "bride" victim on the bed near the beginning of the film, in close-up her eyes are gazing straight up and her mouth is slightly open. But, in the next shot, her gaze is lower and her mouth is practically closed. Also, the pillows around her head change.
- Quotes
Anthony Draco: Can you describe him?
Marie Champlain: He's... he's tall and uh... he's dark and um... uh... soft-spoken. He moves very quietly. What's wrong me? He's the easiest man in the world to identify. His right hand is missing.
- Crazy creditsAlthough he played a major character in the film, Patrick O'Neal's name does not appear in the ending credits. His name only appears at the end of the opening credits as "and PATRICK O'NEAL as 'Jason.'"
- Alternate versionsProduced as a TV series pilot, this film was determined to be too violent for the small screen and given theatrical distribution instead. Added for this release was an exploitation device called the "Fear Flasher/Horror Horn", ostensibly to warn the audience of the "Four Supreme Fright Points" (although it was not applied to the picture's most explicitly violent moment, the climactic fate of the villain). This device was explained in an introductory sequence narrated by William Conrad. Upon first showing on US network television, both the device and its explanation were deleted, but in subsequent syndication to local stations in the 1970s and '80s, some such prints were seen.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Deadly Earnest's Spooky Colour Marathon (1975)
- SoundtracksAn der schönen, blauen Donau, Op. 314 (On the Beautiful Blue Danube)
(uncredited)
Music by Johann Strauss
Played at the party
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An unsung classic
Since they had to use the Fear Flasher and the Horror Horn to sell this failed TV pilot, one might make the incorrect assumption that this is a bad film. In fact, it is excellent within its limitations. Patrick O'Neal is superb as Jason - suave, cunning, a devil with the ladies, cruel and absolutely insane. His story is told in a very interesting fragmented style. We know little about him when he is first arrested but as Draco and his associates track him down we learn much. The subject matter and milieu are a bit seamy for television which is why this was released theatrically at first. I never saw it there though I passed a theater where it was playing. For years I had seen it only in black and white. Recently I saw a color TV print and it looks great. O"Neal is a wonderful Vincent Price stand-in with Cesare Danova, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Phillip Bourneuf,Jeanette Nolan and Jose Rene Ruiz ( as Tun Tun) doing great work. Laura Devon has the best line. As she tries to clumsily describe Jason she suddenly bursts out " What am I thinking ? He is the easiest man in the world to identify. He only has one hand!"
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- Runtime1 hour 20 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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