Overview

American filmmaker Ted V. Mikels holds a unique position as one of the most unconventional directors of exploitation cinema. Famous for his eccentric home life (he once lived with a harem in a castle with secret passage-ways) and promotional gimmicks (he was known for having nurses and ambulances on hand to assist ""scared-to-death"" movie-goers), Mikels is considered a pioneering master of low-budget movie making. This unique work examines each of Mikels' 19 major film or video productions, beginning with his first feature Strike Me Deadly (1959). Each entry includes a full list of cast and crew credits, along with a plot synopsis and, frequently, behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Also included are a complete filmography, an overview of Ted V. Mikels memorabilia, and a transcript of the author's personal interview with Mikels.

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Author:   Christopher Wayne Curry
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.390kg
ISBN:  

9780786475070

ISBN 10:   0786475072
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   10 April 2013
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Foreword by John W. Curry      Preface      Introduction      Part One: The Films of Ted V. Mikels      1. Strike Me Deadly      2. Dr. Sex      3. One Shocking Moment      4. The Black Klansman      5. Astro Zombies      6. Girl in Gold Boots      7. The Corpse Grinders      8. Blood Orgy of the She Devils      9. The Doll Squad      10. Alex Joseph and His Wives      11. 10 Violent Women      12. War Cat      13. Mission: Killfast      Part Two: The Videos of Ted V. Mikels      Introduction      14. Dimension in Fear      15. Female Slave’s Revenge      16. The Corpse Grinders 2      17. Mark of the Astro Zombies      18. The Cauldron: Baptism of Blood      19. Heart of a Boy      Part Three: Cinematic Timeline, Homage, Memorabilia      20. A Comprehensive Ted V. Mikels Cinematic Timeline      21. Homage: Reverence and Respect for Mikels      22. Collect ’Em All! An Overview of the Memorabilia      Part Four: The Interview      Closing      Bibliography      Index     

Reviews

“exhausting research...amazingly stocked with photos from the authors own collection as well as some provided by Mikels...definitive...utterly fascinating”—MK-Magazine; “highly recommend”—Bookgasm.

exhausting research...amazingly stocked with photos from the authors own collection as well as some provided by Mikels...definitive...utterly fascinating --<i>MK-Magazine</i>; highly recommend --<i>Bookgasm</i>.

"""exhausting research...amazingly stocked with photos from the authors own collection as well as some provided by Mikels...definitive...utterly fascinating""--MK-Magazine; ""highly recommend""--Bookgasm."

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Freelance writer and musician Christopher Wayne Curry lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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