Night of Bloody Horror explained

Night of Bloody Horror is a 1969 American horror film directed by Joy N. Houck Jr. and starring Gerald McRaney in his feature film debut.^{[1] [2]}

Plot

Wesley Stuart, a mentally fragile youth who lives with his domineering mother, has recently been released from an asylum, where he spent 13 years for accidentally shooting and killing his brother. Plagued by headaches and sudden blackouts, he becomes the chief suspect when some of his recent acquaintances, including his girlfriend and a nurse, are violently murdered.

Cast

• Gerald McRaney as Wesley Stuart
• Evelyn Hendricks as Agatha Stuart
• Gaye Yellen as Angelle Miliot
• Herbert Nelson as Dr. Bennett Moss
• Lisa Dameron as Susan Collins
• Charlotte White as Kay Jensen
• Michael Anthony as Mario Spanelli
• George Spelvin as Priest

Production

The film was shot in New Orleans.^[3]

According to McRaney, he was cast by a “sometimes casting agent” who was the aunt of Al Salzer, one of the producers of the film.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Albright, Brian. Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990: A State-by-State Guide with Interviews. 2012. McFarland. 9781476600420. page 216
2. Book: Young, R.G.. The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film: Ali Baba to Zombies. 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9781557832696. page 446
3. Book: Weldon, Michael. The Psychotronic Video Guide To Film. 1996. Macmillan. 9780312131494. page 398
4. Web site: Harris. Will. Gerald McRaney on Longmire, Simon & Simon, and The Neverending Story. September 18, 2015. The A.V. Club. October 17, 2023.