A dim-witted busboy finds acclaim as an artist for a plaster-covered dead cat that is mistaken as a skillful statuette. The desire for more praise soon leads to an increasingly deadly series of works.
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Director: Roger Corman
Writer: Charles B. Griffith (screenplay)
Stars: Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Antony Carbone
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Storyline
Walter Paisley, nerdy busboy at a Bohemian café, is jealous of the talent (and popularity) of its various artistic regulars. But after accidentally killing his landlady's cat and covering the body in plaster to hide the evidence, he is acclaimed as a brilliant sculptor - but his new-found friends want to see more of his work. Lacking any artistic talent whatsoever, Walter has to resort to similar methods to produce new work, and soon people start mysteriously disappearing... Written by Michael Brooke [email protected]
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: sculptor | dead cat | beatnik | suicide by hanging | statue of a cat
Taglines: The Picture That'll Make You... sick sick SICK with Laughter!
Genres: Comedy | Crime | Horror
Certificate: Approved
Parents Guide:
Details
Official Sites: MGM Studios [United States]
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 21 October 1959 (USA)
Also Known As: The Living Dead
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA
Box Office
Budget:$50,000 (estimated)
Company Credits
Production Co: Alta Vista Productions
Technical Specs
Runtime: 66 min
Sound Mix: Mono (Ryder Sound Services)
Color: Black and White
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
