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.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranald Graham
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Shanks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, William Castle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Ranald Graham
Alex North
Joseph F. Biroc
David Berlatsky
Steven North, William Castle
Department Leadership Roster
Steven North
Producer
Ranald Graham
Screenplay
Alex North
Original Music Composer
William Castle
Director
Bong Soo Han
Stunt Coordinator
Boris Leven
Production Design
David Berlatsky
Editor
Guy C. Verhille
Costume Design
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanks
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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 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.
Who directed Shanks?
Shanks was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Shanks?
The principal cast of Shanks includes Marcel Marceau, Tsilla Chelton, Philippe Clay, Cindy Eilbacher, Biff Manard.
When was Shanks released and how long is it?
Shanks was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Shanks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shanks was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shanks?
Shanks holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).