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Anatomy of a Psycho

  • 19611961
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
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60,752
16,557
Anatomy of a Psycho (1961)
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The crazed brother of a condemned killer sent to the gas chamber swears vengeance on those he holds responsible for his brother's execution.The crazed brother of a condemned killer sent to the gas chamber swears vengeance on those he holds responsible for his brother's execution.The crazed brother of a condemned killer sent to the gas chamber swears vengeance on those he holds responsible for his brother's execution.
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
540
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
60,752
16,557
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    • Director
      • Boris Petroff
    • Writers
      • Jane Mann(original story)
      • Don Devlin(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Ronnie Burns
      • Pamela Lincoln
      • Darrell Howe
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    • Director
      • Boris Petroff
    • Writers
      • Jane Mann(original story)
      • Don Devlin(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Ronnie Burns
      • Pamela Lincoln
      • Darrell Howe
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    • 27User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    Ronnie Burns
    Ronnie Burns
    • Mickey
    Pamela Lincoln
    • Pat
    Darrell Howe
    • Chet
    Judy Howard
    Judy Howard
    • Sandy
    Michael Granger
    Michael Granger
    • Lt. Mac
    • (as Michael Grainger)
    Frank Killmond
    Frank Killmond
    • Bobbie
    Russ Bender
    Russ Bender
    • Frank
    • (as Russell Bender)
    Don Devlin
    • Moe
    William Salzwedel
    • Duke
    Robert Stabler
    • Defense Attorney
    John B. Lee
    • District Attorney
    Pat McMahon
    • Arthur
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Boris Petroff
    • Writers
      • Jane Mann(original story) (screenplay)
      • Don Devlin(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Part of the musical score, especially at the beginning, is directly lifted from Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957).
    • Goofs
      Following an argument with his sister Pat (Pamela Lincoln), Chet (Darrel Howe) rips and discards the bandage off his face, but in the very next scene when he sees his blonde girlfriend, the bandage is back on his face.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Svengoolie: Blood of Dracula (2021)

    User reviews27

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    Top review
    So THIS is what became of George and Gracie's son!
    Ronnie Burns, the star of this movie, is the adopted son of George Burns and Gracie Allen. He guest starred on their TV show many times but I guess he wanted to branch out on his own. Unfortunately this movie, directed by the same guy who did THE UNEARTHLY, is as far as he got. Actually it is quite good as JD films go. Ronnie is a kid bordering on psycho already whose older brother is sent to the gas chamber for murder. Ronnie does not know, or does not want to know, that the brother he used as a role model was a thug, robber and general no-good. Instead he decides to avenge his death by getting rid of everyone responsible for the trial and sentencing. This would be okay if Ronnie's character were any good as a delinquent but in truth he is just an amateur. Early in the film he tries to beat up a guy who insults his brother but only ends up getting slashed with a broken bottle. For the rest of the movie you can watch the scar change size and location. He does manage to burn down the house where his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend lives and surprisingly no one catches on that he did it. We think the whole plot will be about him seeking revenge but the movie takes a turn when Ronnie kills his best friend and frames his sister's boyfriend for the crime. Will goodness win out? Hey. it's just a 73 minute picture, it won't be long before you find out. One thing you will notice right away is how very low the budget was. For key dramatic scenes the music is instantly recognizable as coming from PLAN NINE FROM OUTER SPACE (1959). A fight scene is backed up by the music where Tor Johnson rises from his grave. That is sure to distract all B movie fans.
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    • Apr 27, 2002

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
    • Production company
      • UNITEL
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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