The Sadist
“A human volcano of unpredictable terror!”
Synopsis
Three people driving into Los Angeles for a Dodgers game have car trouble and pull off into an old wrecking yard where they are held at bay by a bloodthirsty psycho and his crazy girlfriend.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Landis
- Screenplay & Story
- James Landis
- Original Title
- The Sadist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Fairway International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Landis
James Landis
Vilmos Zsigmond
L. Steven Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
James Landis
Director
James Landis
Writer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
L. Steven Snyder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sadist
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What is The Sadist about?
Three people driving into Los Angeles for a Dodgers game have car trouble and pull off into an old wrecking yard where they are held at bay by a bloodthirsty psycho and his crazy girlfriend.
Who directed The Sadist?
The Sadist was directed by James Landis.
Who stars in The Sadist?
The principal cast of The Sadist includes Arch Hall Jr., Richard Alden, Marilyn Manning, Helen Hovey, Don Russell.
When was The Sadist released and how long is it?
The Sadist was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sadist?
The Sadist holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).