The Old Dark House/Maniac (1963) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "The Old Dark House" (1963) in the Pacific Northwest. Maniac (1963) was the second feature.

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The Old Dark House (1963)
In this chilling comedy-horror directed by William Castle, an American car salesman named Tom Penderel embarks on an unexpected adventure. His journey takes him to London, where he must deliver a car to his eccentric roommate, Casper Femm. The catch? Casper resides in a mysterious old mansion situated on the eerie Dartmoor in Devon.
Director: William Castle
Writers: Robert Dillon, J.B. Priestley
Stars: Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott
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Maniac (1963)
In this gripping British psychological thriller, vacationing American artist Jeff Farrell finds himself entangled in a web of desire, deception, and danger. While in southern France, Jeff becomes romantically involved with the enigmatic older woman Eve Beynat. Simultaneously, he harbors an attraction to Eve’s teenage stepdaughter, Annette. However, there’s a dark secret haunting the Beynat family. Eve’s husband and Annette’s father, Georges, has spent the last four years confined to an asylum. His crime? Using a blowtorch to kill a man who had raped Annette.
Director: Michael Carreras
Writer: Jimmy Sangster
Stars: Kerwin Mathews, Nadia Gray, Donald Houston

October 29, 1963 ad (Portland)