William Castle's Gimmick Films

When Hollywood faced competition in the form of television, innovations were necessary for the business to survive. Big studios had it easier -- simply expand the scope and aspect ratio of films, making them a spectacle as well as a story. But smaller B-movies didn't have it so easy; they didn't have the money to expand the casts and lengths of their film, and so they were forced to become more creative. This video essay examines the career of William Castle. Castle was one of the key creative minds responsible for smaller films feeling bigger, and without his gimmicks and innovations, cinema of the 50s and 60s would be a lot less fun.
00:00 Introduction
02:31 Macabre (1958)
03:01 Castle's Early Years
04:07 The House on Haunted Hill (1958)
04:50 The Tingler (1959)
06:44 13 Ghosts (1960)
07:07 Homicidal (1961)
08:31 Mr. Sardonicus (1961)
09:00 Strait-Jacket (1964)
09:13 Rosemary's Baby (1968)
09:43 Castle's Death and Legacy
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This is a reupload of my first ever video, with improved audio! Also, stay tuned for a special Oscar's video next week!

[@jaredhamline]

"That's when the pictures got bigger."
*Pitch Meeting's Producer Voice* That's the name of the channel!

[@jamesn1252]

Wow this was a very interesting and concise video I loved it!

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Thank you so much!!

[@KyleShiflet13666]

I love his movies and the gimmicks his films weren't bad they're actually pretty fun to watch plus I've seen movies way worse