Film·2002·14m

Battle-Axe: the Making of 'Strait-Jacket'

DocumentaryHorror

A look back at the classic 1964 film of horror and suspense starring Joan Crawford as an axe-murderer just released from the mental hospital. Includes footage of the filming and interviews with several of those involved, as well as a look at the movies it was influenced by and those that were in turn influenced by it.

Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz

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7 credited

Diane Baker
Diane BakerSelf
Robert Bloch
Robert BlochSelf (archive footage)
William Castle
William CastleSelf (archive footage)
Joan Crawford
Joan CrawfordSelf (archive footage)
David Del Valle
David Del ValleSelf
Donald F. Glut
Donald F. GlutSelf
Michael Schlesinger
Michael SchlesingerSelf

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