It’s FRIGHT NIGHT @PizzaFLIX
Writer/Director: Louise Sherrill
Stars: Leonard Shoemaker, Barbara Chase, Wilkie de Martel, and Elsie Baker
Would you spend the night in a creepy old house with a few strangers at a chance to win a new ’68 Ferrari? Perhaps, the real ghost here is the enigmatic Louise Sherrill. After directing this chilling, low-budget Gothic horror, she disappeared and vanished from cinema history.
1968 was a banner year for Horror, marked by the one-two punch of Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby and George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. This forgotten woman-directed entry surely deserves a place in the genre book of Screams.
One of the few female directors working in horror during the 1960s, Sherrill took on multiple roles in this atmospheric film, serving as director, screenwriter, and producer. Her bold vision helped shape this eerie tale of a haunted mansion and the dark secrets lurking within.
Filmed in Austin, Texas, the movie blends classic haunted-house tropes with a minimalist style that heightens suspense and psychological tension. Despite its ultra-low budget and regional production, the film has gained a cult following for its raw, dreamlike quality and pioneering role in women-led horror cinema.
Whether you’re a horror aficionado, a fan of vintage independent films, or a researcher of early female filmmakers, this video is a must-watch. Discover the legacy of Louise Sherrill and her contribution to horror storytelling.
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Why me?
Because you’re the worse actress.
The bare legs are the only thing keeping anyone’s interest
You don’t know what your missing . Its actually funny.and corny. 😊
I didn’t realize Samantha Stevens was afraid of ghosts 🫨
Are you sure thats her ? She looks like her, but thats a totally different voice?¿
😂😂😂 those baby doll nighties!
Look at how short that night gown is, of course the ghost picked her!