This is a silly but reasonably entertaining mad scientist romp that benefits considerably from having Bruce Dern in the title role though he said he never got paid.
Dern is scientist Roger Girard conducting experiments on transplanting heads of animals aided by Max ( Berry Kroeger ) a decrepit surgeon who fancies having a younger body once more. When they mortally wound the escaped murderer Cass ( Albert Cole ) in rescuing Roger's wife from him they decide to experiment by grafting his head on to strong-bodied simpleton Danny ( John Bloom ). America's squarest music fan, Casey Kasem, plays Ken, the film's voice of reason.
Pat Priest ( as Linda Girard )
Sex : Cass prepares to rape Linda but she fights him off until being rescued.
Death : Survives
Pat was the daughter of Ivy Priest, US Treasurer in the Eisenhower regime. She made her name on TV in The Munsters playing Marilyn, her film career was unimpressive. She retired in the seventies and has since worked in real estate and antiques. In recent years she has suffered from lymphoma. She is now 81.
Darlene Duralia ( as Miss Priest )
Sex : Cass prepares to rape her but is interrupted by the police
Death : Survives
Darlene was an obscure TV actress active in the seventies. She is now 69.
Mary Ellen Clawsen ( as Motorcyclist )
Sex : No
Death: Battered to death by Danny/Cass
Mary was actually the production secretary on the film and this is her only acting appearance.
Janice P Gelman ( as Teenage victim )
Sex : Snogging her boyfriend when attacked
Death : Throttled by Danny/ Cass
This was Janice's only film appearance.
Erica Sorensen ( as Teenager )
Sex : Snogging her boyfriend
Death : Survives
This was Eva's only film appearance.
Snogging?
ReplyDeleteBritish word for Kissing and cuddling.
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