S. F. Brownrigg
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S. F. Brownrigg born Sherrald Brownrigg, was an American
film director
and producer
. During the 1970s he directed several low budget horror film
s, such as Don't Look In The Basement
. In 2001, a reviewer for the Michigan Daily
called Poor White Trash 2 "the worst movie of all time." Other commentators value Brownrigg's work for his ability to create thrills with a minuscule budget.
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film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. During the 1970s he directed several low budget horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
s, such as Don't Look In The Basement
The Forgotten (1973 film)
The Forgotten is a 1973 psychological horror film.-Synopsis:The film is set in Stephens Sanitarium, a secluded rural mental health institute whose chief doctor believes that the best way to deal with insanity is to allow the patients to freely act out their realities in the hopes that they will...
. In 2001, a reviewer for the Michigan Daily
Michigan Daily
The Michigan Daily is the daily student newspaper of the University of Michigan. Its first edition was published on September 29, 1890. The newspaper is financially and editorially independent of the University's administration and other student groups, but shares a university building with other...
called Poor White Trash 2 "the worst movie of all time." Other commentators value Brownrigg's work for his ability to create thrills with a minuscule budget.
Filmography
| Date | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | The Forgotten The Forgotten (1973 film) The Forgotten is a 1973 psychological horror film.-Synopsis:The film is set in Stephens Sanitarium, a secluded rural mental health institute whose chief doctor believes that the best way to deal with insanity is to allow the patients to freely act out their realities in the hopes that they will... , aka Don't Look In The Basement, aka Death Ward #13 |
Director/Producer |
| 1974 | Poor White Trash 2 , aka Scum of the Earth | Director/Producer |
| 1975 | Don't Open the Door! | Director |
| 1976 | Keep My Grave Open | Director/Producer |
| 1986 | Thinkin' Big | Director |