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Release Year2002
Runtime0h 14m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Horror
Votes1
DirectorJeffrey Schwarz
WritersJeffrey Schwarz
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsBattle-Axe: the Making of 'Strait-Jacket'
About Battle-Axe: the Making of 'Strait-Jacket'
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, Battle-Axe: the Making of 'Strait-Jacket' leans on a strong ensemble — Diane Baker, Robert Bloch, William Castle — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2002.
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