A scientist experiments with crossing humans and plants, for which he uses his students.
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
Dr. Nolter
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| Tom Baker | ... |
Lynch
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| Brad Harris | ... |
Brian
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| Julie Ege | ... |
Hedi
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| Michael Dunn | ... |
Burns
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| Scott Antony | ... |
Tony
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| Jill Haworth | ... |
Lauren
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Olga Anthony | ... |
Bridget
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Lisa Collings | ... |
Prostitute
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| Joan Scott | ... |
Landlady
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Toby Lenon | ... |
Tramp
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| Richard Davies | ... |
Doctor
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John Wireford | ... |
Policeman
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Eithne Dunne | ... |
Nurse
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Tony Mayne | ... |
Dwarf Tony
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Molly Tweedlie | ... |
Dwarf Molly
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Kathy Kitchen | ... |
Midget Kathy
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Fran Fullenwider | ... |
Fat Lady
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Lesley Roose | ... |
Skinny Lady
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Fay Bura | ... |
Bearded Lady
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Bob Bura | ... |
Fire Eater
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| Orla Pederson | ... |
Human Pincushion
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Madge Garnett | ... |
Monkey Woman
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Willie Ingram | ... |
Popeye
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Esther Blackmon | ... |
Alligator Girl
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Hugh Baily | ... |
Pretzel Boy
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Félix Duarte | ... |
Frog Boy
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Jimmy Charters | ... |
Audience Member (At Freak Show) (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Barker at Funfair (uncredited)
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Jill Goldston | ... |
Woman at Carnival Freakshow (uncredited)
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Pepi Poupee | ... |
Rogue Scientist (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Audience Member (at Freak Show). (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jack Cardiff | ||
Written by
| Robert D. Weinbach | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Edward Mann | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| J. Ronald Getty | ... | executive producer |
| Brad Harris | ... | associate producer |
| Herbert G. Luft | ... | associate producer |
| Robert D. Weinbach | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Basil Kirchin | ||
| Jack Nathan | ... | (in association with) |
Cinematography by
| Paul Beeson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Trumper | ||
Editorial Department
| David Beesley | ... | second assistant editor |
| Russ Woolnough | ... | first assistant editor (as Russell Woolnough) |
Casting By
| Sally Nicholl | ||
Art Direction by
| Herbert Smith | ||
Set Decoration by
| Josie MacAvin | ||
Makeup Department
| Kay Freeborn | ... | make-up assistant (as Kathleen Freeborn) |
| Robin Grantham | ... | make-up assistant |
| Susie Hill | ... | hairdresser |
| Charles E. Parker | ... | special make-up (as Charles Parker) |
Production Management
| Alfred W. Marcus | ... | production manager (as Al Marcus) |
| Jack Smith | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Brian Dunbar | ... | assistant director |
| Ray Freeborn | ... | second assistant director |
| Gareth Tandy | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Bob Devine | ... | construction manager |
| John Lageu | ... | assistant art director |
| Josie MacAvin | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Peter Bond | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
| Danny Daniel | ... | sound recordist |
| Brian Ford | ... | sound mixer |
| Stan Haines | ... | boom operator |
| Ted Karnon | ... | sound mixer |
| Mike Le Mare | ... | dubbing editor |
| Austin Partridge | ... | sound maintenance |
Special Effects by
| Mike Hope | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Eddie Powell | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Cardiff | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| John Jay | ... | stills photographer |
| John May | ... | supervising electrician |
| Ken Middleham | ... | special time lapse photographic effects by |
| Ray Sturgess | ... | camera operator |
| David Worley | ... | camera focus |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Paul Vachon | ... | wardrobe master |
| Joanna Wright | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Jack Nathan | ... | music associate |
Script and Continuity Department
| Doreen Soan | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Pamela Allen | ... | secretary to executives |
| Mary Lou Cohen | ... | assistant to producer |
| Jeanne Ferber | ... | production secretary |
| Lynda Levy | ... | assistant to producer / secretary to the producer |
| William Mahiger | ... | assistant to producer |
| Ray Tranter | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vidcrest (1984) (United States) (VHS) (as 'The Freakmaker')
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Subversive Cinema (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1997) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Maritim Pictures (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia Pictures (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Cannon/VMP (West Germany) (VHS)
- DiabolikDVD.com (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (as The Freakmaker)
- JBJ Video (Norway) (VHS) (as 'Dr. of Evil')
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Le Groupe Prolusion (1986) (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Mediacs (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Mediacs (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Varus Video (1996) (Russia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile Systems (locations by)
- General Screen Enterprises (titles and opticals)
- Walter L. Wanous and Sons (special sideshow attractions presented by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Students have been going missing from the local college, and the one person who knows what's happened to them is Dr. Nolter, a rogue biologist. Not satisfied with the pace of natural selection in driving evolution, Nolter wants to push things further by creating his own genetically-engineered creations. Having already created some amazing specimens by mixing the DNA of plants and animals, the doctor has now set his sights higher, and wants to work on modifying humans, as well.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature...... it can be HORRIFYING! EVEN TO THEM! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP400,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Actor Michael Dunn died in London during the film's production, but had completed all of his scenes before he died. He was just 38 years old. See more » |
| Goofs | In the film, as Tony attacks Professor Nolter, gaps in his mutated body costume become visible a few times and reveal light-colored underclothes, particularly under his chin. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mad Ron's Prevues from Hell (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Worlds Within Worlds Parts III and IV See more » |
| Quotes |
Hedi:
Wow! Who said girls are the weaker sex? See more » |