Battle-Axe: the Making of 'Strait-Jacket'

Overview

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.

Cast

Diane Baker

Self

Robert Bloch

Self (archive footage)

William Castle

Self (archive footage)

Joan Crawford

Self (archive footage)

David Del Valle

Self

Donald F. Glut

Self

Michael Schlesinger

Self