Scum of the Earth
“She Found Out How They Live Below Tobacco Road!”
Synopsis
Newlyweds Helen and Paul are honeymooning in a Texas cabin when Paul is murdered by an unseen assailant. Fleeing into the woods, Helen is taken in by Odie Pickett and his impoverished hillbilly family, becoming trapped in their isolated shack while the killer is still on the loose and wreaking havoc.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- S.F. Brownrigg
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Davis
- Original Score
- Robert Farrar
- Original Title
- Scum of the Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Zison Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
S.F. Brownrigg
Mary Davis, Gene Ross
Robert Farrar
Robert B. Alcott
Brian H. Hooper
S.F. Brownrigg, Walter L. Krusz
Department Leadership Roster
S.F. Brownrigg
Director
Mary Davis
Screenplay
S.F. Brownrigg
Producer
Robert Farrar
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Alcott
Director of Photography
Brian H. Hooper
Editor
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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What is Scum of the Earth about?
Newlyweds Helen and Paul are honeymooning in a Texas cabin when Paul is murdered by an unseen assailant. Fleeing into the woods, Helen is taken in by Odie Pickett and his impoverished hillbilly family, becoming trapped in their isolated shack while the killer is still on the loose and wreaking havoc.
Who directed Scum of the Earth?
Scum of the Earth was directed by S.F. Brownrigg.
Who stars in Scum of the Earth?
The principal cast of Scum of the Earth includes Gene Ross, Ann Stafford, Norma Moore, Camilla Carr, Charlie Dell.
When was Scum of the Earth released and how long is it?
Scum of the Earth was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Scum of the Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scum of the Earth was composed by Robert Farrar.