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On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), the big city of Kannapolis, North Carolina played host for the exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of Chamber Of Horrors. Directed by Hy Averback from a story by Stephen Kandel and Ray Russell, the film starred Patrick O'Neal, Cesare Danova, Wilfrid Hyde-White, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A one-handed madman uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him."
-- EZ
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A one-handed madman uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him."
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Chamber of Horrors is a 1966 American psychological thriller and slasher film directed by Hy Averback and starring Patrick O'Neal as a one-handed deranged killer seeking revenge. [1, 2, 3]
Plot Overview
Set in the 19th century, the story follows a homicidal maniac named Jason Cravatte (Patrick O'Neal). After being captured and sentenced to hang, Cravatte escapes his execution by cutting off his own chained hand. He then embarks on a bloody revenge campaign against the judge, police, and amateur criminologists—specifically wax museum proprietors Anthony Draco (Cesare Danova) and Harold Blount (Wilfrid Hyde-White)—who helped put him away. He uses various sharp, detachable prosthetic blades attached to his arm stump as murder weapons. [2, 4, 5, 6]
Production and TV Origins
Gimmicks ("Fear Flasher" and "Horror Horn")
To pad the running time for theaters and lean into promotional horror gimmicks popularized by directors like William Castle, the studio added two interactive features for the scariest moments:
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Horrors_(1966_film)
[2] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060228/
[3] https://letterboxd.com/film/chamber-of-horrors-1966/
[4] https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0MJAY56G6K2AQZINUQY2VNZGGS?tr=vi
[5] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010739-chamber_of_horrors
[6] http://www.coolasscinema.com/2010/11/chamber-of-horrors-1966-review.html
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZuKyuOJ-zk
[8] https://eofftvreview.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/chamber-of-horrors-1966/
Chamber of Horrors is a 1966 American psychological thriller and slasher film directed by Hy Averback and starring Patrick O'Neal as a one-handed deranged killer seeking revenge. [1, 2, 3]
Plot Overview
Set in the 19th century, the story follows a homicidal maniac named Jason Cravatte (Patrick O'Neal). After being captured and sentenced to hang, Cravatte escapes his execution by cutting off his own chained hand. He then embarks on a bloody revenge campaign against the judge, police, and amateur criminologists—specifically wax museum proprietors Anthony Draco (Cesare Danova) and Harold Blount (Wilfrid Hyde-White)—who helped put him away. He uses various sharp, detachable prosthetic blades attached to his arm stump as murder weapons. [2, 4, 5, 6]
Production and TV Origins
- Television Pilot: The movie was originally shot as a TV movie and pilot for a proposed television series titled House of Wax.
- Theatrical Release: Executives considered the content too violent and intense for 1960s television, so it was released theatrically instead. [1]
Gimmicks ("Fear Flasher" and "Horror Horn")
To pad the running time for theaters and lean into promotional horror gimmicks popularized by directors like William Castle, the studio added two interactive features for the scariest moments:
- The Fear Flasher: A red flash that filled the screen for several seconds to warn sensitive viewers.
- The Horror Horn: A loud, audible horn blast signaling an upcoming gruesome scene, giving audiences a chance to close their eyes.
- Cameo: It also features an uncredited cameo by Tony Curtis as a gambler to help pad the runtime. [1, 6, 7, 8]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Horrors_(1966_film)
[2] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060228/
[3] https://letterboxd.com/film/chamber-of-horrors-1966/
[4] https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0MJAY56G6K2AQZINUQY2VNZGGS?tr=vi
[5] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10010739-chamber_of_horrors
[6] http://www.coolasscinema.com/2010/11/chamber-of-horrors-1966-review.html
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZuKyuOJ-zk
[8] https://eofftvreview.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/chamber-of-horrors-1966/
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