Thriller ·Horror ·Drama · United States of America · 1964 · 1h 33m

Strait-Jacket

Strait-Jacket poster
Director
William Castle
Cast
Joan Crawford as Lucy Harbin Diane Baker as Carol Harbin Leif Erickson as Bill Cutler Howard St. John as Raymond Fields John Anthony Hayes as Michael Fields Rochelle Hudson as Emily Cutler
Crew
Arthur E. Arling — Director of Photography Edwin H. Bryant — Editor Van Alexander — Original Music Composer Robert Bloch — Screenplay William Castle — Producer Boris Leven — Production Design
Tagline

WARNING! 'Strait-Jacket' vividly depicts ax murders!

Synopsis

After a twenty-year stay at an asylum for a double murder, a mother returns to her estranged daughter where suspicions arise about her behavior.

Trailer Strait-Jacket — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
parent child relationshipasylumaxe murdermother daughter reunionproto-slashermother daughter relationshiphagsploitationaxpsycho-biddy
Key Collaborators
William Castle Director Arthur E. Arling Director of Photography Edwin H. Bryant Editor Van Alexander Original Music Composer Robert Bloch Screenplay William Castle Producer Boris Leven Production Design
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