The Flesh Eaters (1964) 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 Flesh Eaters" (1964) in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle got "The Witch's Curse" (1962) for a second feature while Portland got "X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes" (1963).

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The Flesh Eaters (1964)
“The Flesh Eaters” is a 1964 horror/science fiction film that unfolds on a secluded island where a group of individuals, including an alcoholic actress, her personal assistant, and a pilot, find themselves stranded due to bad weather. They encounter a renegade Nazi scientist who has been using the ocean’s life to develop a flesh-dissolving solvent. The island’s waters are infested with tiny, voracious flesh-eating organisms, which pose a deadly threat to all on the island. As the survivors search for a way to escape, they must also contend with the scientist’s sinister intentions and the ever-present danger of becoming prey to the microscopic monsters. The film is noted for its graphic violence and is considered one of the early examples of gore cinema.
Director: Jack Curtis
Writer: Arnold Drake
Stars: Martin Kosleck, Byron Sanders, Barbara Wilkin
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The Witch's Curse (1962)
“The Witch’s Curse” is a 1962 Italian fantasy-horror film that intertwines elements of adventure and gothic horror. Set in 17th-century Scotland, the story begins with a witch being burned at the stake, who curses the inhabitants before her death. A century later, the curse still haunts the land, compelling women to commit suicide. The witch’s descendant, Martha Gunt, faces execution for witchcraft, prompting the heroic Maciste to intervene. He uproots the cursed tree, revealing an entrance to Hell. Maciste ventures into the underworld to confront the original witch and lift the curse, battling various mythical creatures and helping the damned souls he encounters along the way. The film is noted for its unique blend of peplum (sword-and-sandal) and horror genres, featuring Maciste, a classic strongman character, in a dark and eerie setting.
Director: Riccardo Freda
Writers: Eddy H. Given, Oreste Biancoli, Piero Pierotti
Stars: Kirk Morris, Hélène Chanel, Vira Silenti
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X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963)
Dr. James Xavier is a scientist who invents eye drops that allow him to see beyond the visible spectrum. He experiments on himself, hoping to enhance human vision and discover new realms of knowledge. However, he soon realizes that his new power has a terrible price: he can no longer control what he sees, and he becomes haunted by visions of the inner workings of reality.
Director: Roger Corman
Writers: Robert Dillon, Ray Russell
Stars: Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis, Harold J. Stone
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June 3, 1964 ad (Portland)