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Spanish Springs Library Classic Film Series presents Thrillers of William Castle - Master of Movie Gimmicks
The Tingler
Gimmick: Percepto
William Castle, producer of popular horror films and thrillers in the 50s and 60s, became famous for his use of gimmicks, such as a skeleton emerging from a door in the theater (Emergo, used in "House on Haunted Hill"), buzzers in seats to give an impression of electric shocks (Percepto, used in "The Tingler)" and a one-minute pause before the climax of the film (Fright Break used in "Homicidal").
- Date:
- Sunday, July 21, 2024
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Branch:
- Spanish Springs Library
- Categories:
- Artown Film/Movie Screening Summer Reading