ReFocus: The Films of William Castle (Paperback)

Paperback. Often described as the Master of Gimmicks, William Castle is best known for the outrageous publicity stunts that characterised his genre films in the 1950s and 60s, including offers for an insurance policy against death by fright, vibrating seats, a skeleton that flew over the audience, and a punishment poll to determine a films conclusion. But far from being the worlds craziest filmmaker, Castle was also a dependable studio director who made more than 50 films between 1944 and 1974, and who produced films for Orson Welles and Roman Polanski. ReFocus: The Films of William Castle assembles fourteen essays on the full sweep of Castles career, including his horror films, westerns, film noirs and more. With an influence felt on directors like Joe Dante, Robert Zemeckis and John Waters, this volume reappraises Castles legacy as an innovator as much as a showman. With an influence felt on directors like Joe Dante, Robert Zemeckis and John Waters, this volume reappraises Castles legacy as an innovator as much as a showman. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…