117 The Brute Man ( 1946 )

This  was  the  second  and  final  film  to  star  Rondo  Hatton  as  The  Creeper. The  actor  died  before  its  release  and  the  film  was  heavily  criticised  for  exploiting  his  misfortune. His  limited  acting  skills  gave  further  strength  to  the  accusation.

The  film  is  actually  a prequel  to  House  of  Horrors,  giving  The  Creeper  a  name, back  story  and  some  motives  for  his  killings. Then, while  on  the  run  he  is  unwittingly  harboured  by  a  blind  pianist  Helen  who  doesn't  judge  him  on  his  looks. The  Creeper  then  sets  out  to  raise  money  for  an  operation  to  restore  her  sight  taking  us  into  Jimmy  Saville  territory.

It's  not  a  great  film  but  I've  seen  much  worse.

Jan  Wiley  ( as  Virginia )

Sex : No

Death : Survives

Jan  was  a  workaday  actress  from  Indiana  active  since  1937. This  was  her  last  credited  film  role  and  she  died  in  1993 aged  77  from  cancer.

Jane  Adams  ( as  Helen )  

Sex : No

Death : Survives

Jane  again  plays  a  disabled  character  and  is  a  touch  too  saccharin.

Janelle  Johnson  ( as  Joan  Bemis )

Sex : No

Death : Has  her  spine  snapped  by  the Creeper  although  that  may  not  have  been  his  original  intention  before  she  started  screaming.

This  is  Janelle's  only  credited  film  role  as  she  disappeared  into  family  life. She's  much  more  famous  as  the  mother  of  Monkee  Micky  Dolenz  who  invested  his  earnings  wisely. She  died  of  cancer  in  1995  aged  72.