William Castle and His Haunted Hill
(Room San Diego)
02 Jul 16
4:30 PM
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5:15 PM
Joe Jordan (author of Showmanship: The Cinema of William Castle) and Thomas Page (screenwriter of Castle’s 1975 feature, Bug) will discuss the preceding film, Castle's cult classic House On Haunted Hill, the late director’s legacy and participate in a Q&A with the audience. William Castle not only owned the production of his films, but the promotion as well. Following his death in 1977, his impact on the business was appreciated in ways that nobody expected. Castle was one of the very few filmmakers who personally mastered the entire process of movies from the advertising to the cost of film stock and technical details. He was and is the template of the absolute independent producer. You don't need to attend the screening to enjoy this presentation.