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The Animal (1968)

88 min  -  Thriller  -   22 October 1968 (Japan)
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This story is based on facts taken from authenticated newspaper files. What truly motivated Ted Andrews is not clearly known although a childhood filled with depression... See full summary »

Director:

Lee Frost

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Cast

Cast overview:
John Alderman John Alderman ...
Ted Andrews (as David Holmes)
Virginia Gordon Virginia Gordon ...
Joan Clark
Armand Atamian Armand Atamian
Jay Fineberg Jay Fineberg ...
First Lab Technician
Janis Rhodes Janis Rhodes
Francie Hyde Francie Hyde
Sharon Wells Sharon Wells ...
Blonde Lesbian
Linda Stiles Linda Stiles ...
Brunette on Phone
Inez Coup Inez Coup
Capri Capri ...
Angela
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Storyline

This story is based on facts taken from authenticated newspaper files. What truly motivated Ted Andrews is not clearly known although a childhood filled with depression, hate for his mother, and a lonely adult life seeded with migraine headaches was a possible start. Through the use of his telephone and a high powered telescope he terrorized his neighborhood. He peered into the private lives of people who never dreamed he was watching and what he saw only heightened his desire for perversion. Finally he became obsessed with one woman, a woman of dignity and station, of wealth and security. His plan - step by step was to degrade her, to bring her down to his level of existence, and to make her an animal. He convinces her that he will kill her ten year old son if she doesn't cooperate with him. As a result she agrees to perform for him before his telescope. He later forces her to meet him at a motel where he completes his act of degradation. The ending is as shocking as the opening. Written by pressbook synopsis  

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Roughie | Rape | Two Word Title | Grindhouse | Blackmail  | See more »

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Genres:

Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das Tier See more »

Company Credits

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RLF Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color
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Referenced in Shaft (1971) See more »