Shanks
"A new concept in the macabre in which the Good come out of the grave and the Evil are sent to fill the vacancy."
Originally released in 1974. Shanks is a fantasy/horror film. directed by William Castle.
Starring Marcel Marceau, Tsilla Chelton, and Philippe Clay
Synopsis
Malcolm Shanks is a sad and lonely man, deaf, mute and living with his cruel sister and her husband, who delight in making him miserable. His only pleasure, it seems, is in making and controlling puppets. Thanks to his skill, he is offered a job as a lab assistant to Dr. Walker, who is working on ways to re-animate dead bodies by inserting electrodes at key nerve points and manipulating the bodies as if they were on strings. When the professor suddenly dies one night, Shanks gets the idea to apply their experimental results to a human body, and then to start exacting some revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- William Castle Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shanks about?
Malcolm Shanks is a sad and lonely man, deaf, mute and living with his cruel sister and her husband, who delight in making him miserable. His only pleasure, it seems, is in making and controlling p...
Who directed Shanks?
Shanks was directed by William Castle.
How long is Shanks?
Shanks has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Shanks released?
Shanks was released on October 9, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shanks?
The main cast of Shanks includes Marcel Marceau, Tsilla Chelton, Philippe Clay, Cindy Eilbacher, Biff Manard.