Deranged Movie Review 1974

Of the numerous movies based on the cannibalistic exploits of Ed Gein ("Psycho," "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," etc.), this is the most accurate. A dead-on performance by Blossom and a twisted sense of humor help move things along nicely. The two directors, Gillen and Ormsby, previously worked together on the classic "Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things." An added attraction is the early special effect work of gore wizard Tom Savini.

Distribution

Moore Video, PO Box 5703, Richmond, VA 23220-0703, Phone: (804)745-9785, Fax: (804)745-9785

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 82 minutes.
Originally from Canadian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Cannibalism, True Stories, Psychotics/Sociopaths, Special FX Wizards: Tom Savini, Canada, Wisconsin

Screenplay

Jeff Gillen, Alan Ormsby

Cast

Roberts Blossom, Cosette Lee, Robert Warner, Marcia Diamond, Brian Sneagle, Leslie (Les) Carlson, Marion Waldman, Micki Moore, Pat Orr, Robert McHeady

Cinematography

Jack McGowan

Director

Jeff Gillen, Alan Ormsby

Music

Carl Zittrer

Producer

Tom Karr, American International Pictures (A.I.P.)