Horror ·Comedy · United States of America · 1963 · 27m

Woton's Wake

Director

Cast

William Finley as Woton Robin Brooks as Daniel Brookman Norma Green as Woton's Wife Grania Gurievitch as Marcy Falls Eleonora Harvey as Felicia Falls Francis Hoeber as Robert F. Kennedy

Crew

John Herbert McDowell — Original Music Composer Brian De Palma — Writer

Synopsis

Woton Wretchichevsky has a disfigured face, dresses in a cloak and mask, and stalks couples to burn them with a blowtorch. He is also a sculptor of steel and garbage installations. One day, one of his creations comes to life in the form of a young woman. She flees from him when he tries to express his love by pointing his blowtorch at her.

Mood & Themes

disfigured face short film

Key Collaborators

Brian De Palma Director John Herbert McDowell Original Music Composer Brian De Palma Writer

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