The Gruesome Twosome
“Oh Yes... Our Wigs Are Made From Genuine Human Hair, And How!”
Synopsis
A demented elderly woman has her mentally incompetent son kill and scalp various young women to use their hair for her wig shop while a persistent co-ed tries to link various killings on a local Florida college campus to them.
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The Gruesome Twosome (1967) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Elizabeth Davis
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Gretchen Wells
Kathy Baker
Chris Martell
Rodney Pringle
Rodney Bedell
Dave Hall
Ray Sager
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Ronnie Cass
Nancy Harris
Karl Stoeber
Mr. Spinsen
Dianne Wilhite
Janet
Andrea Barr
Susan
Barbara Kerwin
Girl #1 at End
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Marcelle Bichette
Jane
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Allison Louise Downe
- Original Score
- Larry Wellington
- Original Title
- The Gruesome Twosome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Allison Louise Downe
Larry Wellington
Roy Collodi
Herschell Gordon Lewis, Fred M. Sandy
Department Leadership Roster
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Director
Allison Louise Downe
Screenplay
Roy Collodi
Director of Photography
Herschell Gordon Lewis
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 Gruesome Twosome
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What is The Gruesome Twosome about?
A demented elderly woman has her mentally incompetent son kill and scalp various young women to use their hair for her wig shop while a persistent co-ed tries to link various killings on a local Florida college campus to them.
Who directed The Gruesome Twosome?
The Gruesome Twosome was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.
Who stars in The Gruesome Twosome?
The principal cast of The Gruesome Twosome includes Elizabeth Davis, Gretchen Wells, Chris Martell, Rodney Bedell, Ray Sager.
When was The Gruesome Twosome released and how long is it?
The Gruesome Twosome was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gruesome Twosome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gruesome Twosome was composed by Larry Wellington.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gruesome Twosome?
The Gruesome Twosome holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).