S. F. Brownrigg
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Sherald Fergus Brownrigg (September 30, 1937 – September 20, 1996) was an American film director and producer.
Biography
Sherald Fergus Brownrigg[1] was born September 30, 1937[1] in El Dorado, Arkansas.
During the 1970s he directed several low budget horror films, such as Don't Look in the Basement (1973), Don't Open the Door! (1974), and Poor White Trash Part II (1974).[2]
In 2001, a reviewer for the Michigan Daily called Poor White Trash Part II "the worst movie of all time."[3] Other commentatorsScript error: No such module "Unsubst". value Brownrigg's work for his ability to create thrills with a minuscule budget.
Filmography
| Date | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Don't Look in the Basement | Director, producer | Also known as: The Forgotten and Death Ward #13 | |
| 1974 | Poor White Trash Part II | Director, producer | Also known as: Scum of the Earth | [2] |
| 1974 | Don't Open the Door! | Director | Also known as: Don't Hang Up | Template:Sfn |
| 1977 | Keep My Grave Open | Director, producer | Starring Stephen Tobolowsky | Template:Sfn |
| 1986 | Thinkin' Big | Director | Template:Sfn |
Adaptations and sequels
- In May 2008, it was announced that a remake of 'Don't Look in the Basement' was being planned by directors Alan Rowe Kelly and Anthony G. Sumner. Filming was scheduled for October 2008 in Indiana with a planned 2009 release.[4] However, this film never came into fruition.
- In December 2013, a sequel titled 'Id: Don't Look in the Basement 2' was announced with Anthony Brownrigg, son of S.F. Brownrigg, directing.[5] The film was shot in Texas in March/April 2014 and used several of the same locations from the original film. It was released in 2015.[6]
- Director Todd Nunes's film Death Ward 13 (2017) is inspired by S.F. Brownrigg's movie The Forgotten and Edgar Allan Poe's The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.[7]
References
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- ↑ a b "United States Social Security Death Index" (May 20, 2014), Sherald Fergus Brownrigg, 20 Sep 1996; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service). Retrieved January 19, 2020. Template:Closed access
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Sources
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External links
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