The Sinister Urge
“Pornography Headlines Come to Life!”
Synopsis
A flunky for a porno movie ring starts murdering the smut films' lead actresses.
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The Sinister Urge Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Original Score
- Michael Terr
- Original Title
- The Sinister Urge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Headliner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Michael Terr
William C. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Director
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Writer
William C. Thompson
Director of Photography
Michael Terr
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sinister Urge
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What is The Sinister Urge about?
A flunky for a porno movie ring starts murdering the smut films' lead actresses.
Who directed The Sinister Urge?
The Sinister Urge was directed by Edward D. Wood Jr..
Who stars in The Sinister Urge?
The principal cast of The Sinister Urge includes Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, Jean Fontaine, Carl Anthony, Dino Fantini.
When was The Sinister Urge released and how long is it?
The Sinister Urge was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sinister Urge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sinister Urge was composed by Michael Terr.