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The Killing Kind poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.7 / 100
1973·Crime / Drama / Horror·1h 35m

THE KILLING KIND

“Terry loved soft, furry, little animals. He loved his mother. He loved pretty girls...ALL DEAD!”

A twisted ex-convict moves into his mother's boardinghouse.

Above the Line
Curtis Harrington·DirectorTony Crechales·WriterGeorge Edwards·WriterMario Tosi·Director of PhotographyAndrew Belling·Original Music ComposerBryon Crouch·Editor
Cast
Ann Sothern·Thelma LambertJohn Savage·Terry LambertLuana Anders·LouiseRuth Roman·Rhea BensonCindy Williams·LoriSue Bernard·TinaMarjorie Eaton·Mrs. OrlandPeter Brocco·Louise's FatherHelene Winston·Flo
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Curtis Harrington·Director
Writing· 2
Tony Crechales·WriterGeorge Edwards·Writer
Camera· 1
Mario Tosi·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bryon Crouch·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Andrew Belling·Original Music ComposerVicki Williams·Sound RecordistGeorge Malley·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Tom Rasmussen·Costume DesignJohn Franco Jr.·Set DecorationJoe McKinney·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Leon Mirell·Executive ProducerGeorge Edwards·ProducerSal Grasso·Associate ProducerSal Grasso·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Mario Tosi·Cinematography
By the Numbers
65.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
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