Ed Wood: Director, Writer, Actor, and Cultural Icon
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- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsEdward D. Wood Jr.Bela LugosiLyle TalbotA psychiatrist tells the stories of a transvestite (Glen or Glenda) and a pseudohermaphrodite (Alan or Anne).This is the feature film debut of Edward D. Wood, Jr. Ed wrote the screenplay, directed the movie, and played the title role of Glen/Glenda, acting under the name of Daniel Davis. In the film, Glen secretly dresses up as a woman, but is afraid to tell his fiancé, Barbara (Dolores Fuller). Bela Lugosi plays a scientist/puppet master, and also acts as the narrator of the movie.
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsLyle TalbotDolores FullerHerbert RawlinsonVic Brady draws young Don Gregor into a life of crime. He then blackmails Gregor's plastic surgeon father into fixing up his face so he can evade the cops.This film was produced and directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr. Ed and Alex Gordon wrote the screenplay. Vic Brady (Timothy Farrell) blackmails Dr. Boris Gregor (Herbert Rawlinson), a plastic surgeon, into changing his face, so the police won’t recognize him. Dolores Fuller plays Marilyn, Dr. Gregor's daughter.
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsBela LugosiTor JohnsonTony McCoyA mad doctor attempts to create atomic supermen.This film was produced, written, and directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr. Bela Lugosi stars as Dr. Eric Vornoff, a mad scientist who uses atomic energy to turn ordinary men into supermen. His assistant is Lobo, played by Tor Johnson. Dolores Fuller has a cameo as a character named Margie.
- 1988–19991h 33mTV-PG8.2 (603)TV EpisodeDirectorKevin MurphyStarsTrace BeaulieuJoel HodgsonJim MallonThe guys check out the first installment of the short Hired! (1940) where a Chevrolet sales manager tries to boost door-to-door sales. Later, the guys watch a mad scientist's experiments attract the attention of the press and the police in Bride of the Monster (1955). Joel and the Bots stage "Hired: The Musical" and Willy the Waffle returns to defend blatant product placement.Bela Lugosi as Dr. Eric Vornoff: "Home? I have no home. Hunted... despised... living like an animal. The jungle is my home! But I will show the world that I can be its master. I shall perfect my own race of people; a race of atomic supermen that will conquer the world!"
- DirectorWilliam MorganStarsJean MoorheadBarbara WeeksArt MillanPaula Parkins is the teenage daughter of wealthy parents who can't seem to make time for her, so she looks for thrills as the leader of her all girl-gang who rob and rape young men.Ed Wood wrote the screenplay for this movie. A newspaper publisher's daughter is neglected by her parents. She and her friends turn to crime by dressing up like men and holding up gas stations. They're paid to trash their high school by some sinister clients, and get cornered by the police.
- 1988–19991h 33mNot Rated7.5 (479)TV EpisodeDirectorTrace BeaulieuStarsTrace BeaulieuMichael J. NelsonJim MallonJam Handy shows the world the glory of sexism with electric kitchen appliances and Ed Wood analyzes the world of criminals spoiled by their parents.Detective: "These aren't kids. These are morons!"
- DirectorRonald V. AshcroftStarsRobert ClarkeKenne DuncanMarilyn HarveyA gang of crooks has kidnapped a rich heiress come up against a beautiful, but lethal alien who has crash-landed her spaceship on Earth.Ed Wood was a friend of the director Ronald Ashcroft and, uncredited, helped with some of the scenes. A spacecraft crashes in the woods. The alien (Shirley Kilpatrick) survives the crash. She's highly radioactive, and can kill with her mere touch. Kenne Duncan, star of "Night Of The Ghouls" (1959), plays a kidnapper named Nat Burdell in this film.
- DirectorAdrian WeissStarsCharlotte AustinLance FullerJohnny RothWhen Laura and Dan get married, she's more interested in Dan's gorilla. It's revealed through hypnosis that she was Queen of the Gorillas in a previous incarnation. By: Mark RowanThe screenplay of "The Bride And The Beast" was written by Ed Wood, based on a story by the director, Adrian Weiss. Laura and Dan get married. She appears to be more interested in Dan's gorilla then Dan. Through hypnosis, it's revealed that Laura was Queen of the gorillas in a previous incarnation.
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsGregory WalcottTom KeeneMona McKinnonEvil aliens attack Earth and set their terrible "Plan 9" into action. As the aliens resurrect the dead of the Earth, the lives of the living are in danger.This masterpiece was produced, written, and directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr. Aliens resurrect dead humans as zombies and vampires, to stop earthlings from creating the Solaranite bomb.
- StarsVeronica BelmontBill CorbettJonathan CoultonHosted live from the Belcourt Theater in Nashville, the RiffTrax team riffs on "Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)" yet again while also tackling the short subject "Flying Stewardess". Guest stars are Veronica Belmont, Jonathan Coulton and Rich Kyanka.Criswell: "Greetings, my friend. We are all interested in the future, for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives. And remember my friend, future events such as these will affect you in the future. You are interested in the unknown... the mysterious. The unexplainable. That is why you are here. And now, for the first time, we are bringing to you, the full story of what happened on that fateful day. We are bringing you all the evidence, based only on the secret testimony, of the miserable souls, who survived this terrifying ordeal. The incidents, the places. My friend, we cannot keep this a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. My friend, can your heart stand the shocking facts of grave robbers from outer space?"
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsKenne DuncanDuke MooreTor JohnsonA phony spiritualist raises the dead.This film was produced, written, and directed by Ed Wood. Criswell narrates the opening of the movie from a coffin! Kenne Duncan stars as Dr. Acula, a phony medium who turns out to have real powers. His assistant is Lobo, once again played by Tor Johnson.
- DirectorPeter Perry Jr.StarsCharles Veltmann Jr.Jodean LawrenceStanton PritchardWhen white settlers start to move in on their sacred grounds, a tribe of female Indians vow to do anything they can to stop them.The Western sexploitation movie "Revenge Of The Virgins" is based on a story by Ed Wood.
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsKenne DuncanDuke MooreJean FontaineA flunky for a porno movie ring starts murdering the smut films' lead actresses.Someone is killing young women, and the police suspect that it's related to the smut picture racket. "Pornography - a nasty word for a dirty business!"
- DirectorBoris PetroffStarsRonnie BurnsPamela LincolnDarrell HoweThe crazed brother of a condemned killer sent to the gas chamber swears vengeance on those he holds responsible for his brother's execution."Anatomy Of A Psycho" is rumored to be based on a story written by Ed Wood, using the pseudonym Larry Lee. It's a juvenile delinquent film, a genre in which Ed excelled. The character being executed for murder is named Duke Marco. Duke Moore appeared in several Ed Wood movies, and Paul Marco played Kelton the cop in three Ed Wood movies.
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsCriswellFawn SilverPat BarringtonA couple driving to a cemetery looking for inspiration for a horror story encounters the dancing dead.Ed Wood wrote the screenplay for this classic film, and served as production manager. John and his girlfriend are in a bad car accident. They wander into a graveyard and encounter the dancing dead, a full moon spectacle overseen by the Emperor (Criswell).
- DirectorJoseph F. RobertsonStarsMia CocoLinda ColpinCynthia DennyInept director Ed Wood plays a cross-dressing erotic photographer.In this movie, Ed Wood stars as Mr. Murphy, a sex maniac who calls modeling agencies, pretending to be a fashion photographer.
- DirectorEd De PriestStarsSusan BerkelyBilly WolfSharon WellsA group of sex-crazed cave people are being harassed by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. While they try to figure out a way to deal with this threat, they have sex and eat a lot.The caveman sexploitation movie "One Million AC/DC" is based on a story by Ed Wood.
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsLinda ColpinJack HardingJames KitchensRaw mute footage from the once-lost 1970 Ed Wood production, edited and given musical accompaniment.Ed Wood wrote and directed "Take It Out In Trade" (1970). Ed also appears as a transvestite named Alecia. Unfortunately, the only footage that remains of this film is a reel of outtakes and deleted scenes, which was compiled and released by Something Weird Video.
- DirectorJoseph F. RobertsonStarsVictor RichKaren JohnsonLidaHousewife Martha wonders why her husband, George spends so much time at parties, then is all "sexed out" for days afterwards. She discovers that he's been going to swingers' orgies, and in an attempt to salvage her marriage, persuades him to take her with him to a party.. At first she doesn't care for it, but little by little she begins to get into it.In this adult movie, a housewife discovers that her husband has been going to swingers' parties. In an attempt to salvage her marriage, she persuades him to take her with him. Ed Wood has a cameo as a very drunk transvestite.
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsAngela CarnonTerri JohnsonDouglas FreyA young housewife gets involved in the "swinging" scene and discovers that it isn't all it's cracked up to be.Edward D. Wood, Jr. and Stephen C. Apostolof wrote the movie "Drop-Out Wife." Stephen C. Apostolof directed the movie. Peggy (Angela Carnon) is a young housewife who gets involved in the swinging scene. Candy Samples appears (uncredited) in the orgy scene.
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsMarsha JordanRene BondTerri JohnsonA high-school reunion held at a hotel serves as an excuse for some alumni to resume old relationships and start new ones--sometimes with several people at once.Edward D. Wood, Jr. and Stephen C. Apostolof wrote the movie "The Class Reunion." Stephen C. Apostolof directed the movie. A high school reunion is held at a hotel. This allows Jane (Marsha Jordan), Thelma (Rene Bond), Liza (Terri Johnson), and Fluff (Sandy Carey) to have intimate reunions with many fellow classmates.
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsMarsha JordanRene BondTerri JohnsonBrenda, Madie, and Tammy go on a ski vacation, where they have intimate encounters with men.Edward D. Wood, Jr. and Stephen C. Apostolof wrote the movie "The Snow Bunnies." Stephen C. Apostolof directed the movie. Madie (Rene Bond), Brenda (Terri Johnson), and Tammy (Sandy Carey) go on a ski vacation, where they have intimate encounters with men. This movie also includes appearances by Marsha Jordan and Ric Lutze.
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsRene BondTerri JohnsonHarvey ShainToni is a secretary who is tired of not making much money, even though she is sleeping with her boss. Her girlfriend convinces her to take a job as a cocktail hostess, where she can make a lot of money in tips, and meet a lot of men.Edward D. Wood, Jr. and Stephen C. Apostolof wrote the movie "The Cocktail Hostesses." Stephen C. Apostolof directed the movie. Toni (Rene Bond) is a secretary who is tired of not making much money, even though she is sleeping with her boss. Her girlfriend convinces her to take a job as a cocktail hostess, where she can make a lot of money in tips, and meet a lot of men.
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsJabie AbercrombeRene BondTallie CochraneFive women break out of a remote, minimum security prison. Four are hardened convicts, the fifth was wrongfully convicted. As the authorities chase them down, the cons terrorize or kill anyone who gets in their way.In this movie, five female inmates, including Toni (Rene Bond), break out of a women's prison. Four of them are hardened convicts, but one woman was unjustly convicted. While on the lam, they search for money one of the girls buried before being imprisoned. In addition to co-writing the movie, Ed Wood plays Pops, the gas station attendant, as well as the Sheriff.
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsBrenda FogartyMariwin RobertsLinda GildersleeveA reporter for a gossip magazine stays at a beach house near that of a movie star to investigate reports that he had had a sex change operation.Edward D. Wood, Jr. and Stephen C. Apostolof wrote the movie "The Beach Bunnies." Stephen C. Apostolof directed the movie. Tabloid reporter Elaine Street (Brenda Fogarty) checks into a hotel where movie star Rock Sanders (Marland Proctor) is staying. She wants to check out the rumor that he had a sex change operation!
- DirectorStephen C. ApostolofStarsHarvey ShainTeresa ParkerPatti KelleyWinford and his wife Charlotte are criminals, who end up at a remote ski resort, where a rock star named "Diamond Jim" is performing. Winford and Charlotte steal his diamonds, which were kept in a safe behind the hotel's main desk.Stephen C. Apostolof directed the movie "Hot Ice." Ed Wood served as the assistant director. Winford Farthington (Max Thayer) and his wife Charlotte (Patti Kelley) are con artists and thieves, on the lam from the law. They end up at a remote ski resort, where a rock star named "Diamond Jim" is performing. He keeps his real, valuable diamonds in a safe behind the hotel's main desk. Even though they're trying to lay low, Winford and Charlotte steal the diamonds.
- DirectorMalcolm LeoAndrew SoltStarsDan AykroydJohn CandyCheech MarinPopular comedians watch and give comments about the worst and silliest films from Hollywood.In this tribute to the worst movies to ever come out of Hollywood, one section is entirely devoted to Ed Wood. Dan Aykroyd suggests to John Candy that they do a remake of "Glen Or Glenda?"
- DirectorMichael CopnerStarsConrad BrooksEdward D. Wood Jr.A documentary on the life and career of filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr., with clips from his films and interviews with the cast and crews of some of his films.This was the first of several documentaries about Ed Wood.
- DirectorMark Patrick CarducciStarsForrest J. AckermanCarl AnthonyStephen C. ApostolofA documentary detailing the making of the infamous "Plan 9 From Outer Space," and interviews with cast members and prominent filmmakers about the film and its creator, Edward D. Wood Jr.This documentary focuses mainly on Ed Wood's masterpiece, "Plan 9 From Outer Space" (1959).
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppMartin LandauSarah Jessica ParkerAmbitious but troubled movie director Edward D. Wood Jr. tries his best to fulfill his dreams despite his lack of talent.Tim Burton's tribute to the great man stars Johnny Depp as Ed Wood. Sarah Jessica Parker plays Dolores Fuller. Wrestler George 'the Animal' Steele plays Tor Johnson. Martin Landau won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Bela Lugosi.
- DirectorTed NewsomStarsConrad BrooksDolores FullerKathy WoodA hysterical documentary which uses footage of Ed Wood's movie to tell the story of his life. It may not be a deep analysis, but shows distinctly how Ed's life strongly influenced his own films.This documentary covers Ed Wood's glory years but, unlike the movie based on his life, also includes his descent into the world of adult films and novels.
- DirectorBrett ThompsonStarsMaila NurmiDolores FullerPaul MarcoHow was it possible that a movie like Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957) could be made? This documentary about Edward D. Wood Jr.'s masterpiece gives the answer.This is the best documentary on Ed Wood ever made. They managed to find and restore Ed's very first directorial effort, "The Streets Of Laredo" (1948), which they renamed "Crossroads Of Laredo."
- DirectorAris IliopulosStarsBilly ZaneTippi HedrenRon PerlmanA cross-dressing mental patient escapes from an asylum and robs a bank. The money is soon stolen from him, and he embarks on a killing spree in an attempt to retrieve it.This movie is based on a story written by Ed Wood. Billy Zane is the insane patient who knocks out a nurse and, dressing in her clothes, escapes from the Casa de la Loco Sanitarium. He steals a car, gets a gun, and robs a bank. This bizarre film has no spoken dialogue.
- DirectorAndre PerkowskiStarsJohn BadalamentiStefanie CatererArlene CooneyThe plot concerns a fearsome gang of teenage girls called "The Chicks" and their attempts at drug smuggling. Violence, disobedience, and deadly games of "chicken" eventually lead to an insane climax on a boat as the guilty parties get what they deserve thanks to the diligent police work of hard-drinking Sheriff "Buck" Rhodes and crime fighting clergyman Reverend SteeleTerminal Pictures released this low budget movie based on the novel by Edward D. Wood, Jr. Directed by Andre Perkowski, the film stars Kathleen Cecchin and Sandra Delgado.
- DirectorTim R. SwartzStarsLolita LangsuirStephanie BloodeTheda BaireCarmilla, the Queen of the Lesbian Vampires, shows the pleasures of girl-on-girl love to sweet young Lilith with depraved vampires of Carmilla's coven. Horror host, Mr. Creeps, brings back the spirit of Ed Wood to solve the problems of these demented Goth scream queens.This low budget travesty is barely a movie, and has no connection to the great man, other than the following. Walking through a cemetery, Mr. Creepo invokes the spirit of Ed Wood. Blasphemy!
- DirectorDavid DíazStarsDavid DíazIñaki ReynaLuis Rodrigo
- DirectorAndre PerkowskiStarsCriswellKatie DuganDavid C. HayesThe mysterious Dr. Acula arrives at a foreboding mansion and swirls his cape through a complicated inheritance scam and murder mystery featuring vampires and a deranged family out for blood.In this film, the mysterious Dr. Acula arrives at a mysterious mansion. The film is virtually unwatchable. Everything about it screams LOW BUDGET! The acting is amateurish, and the plot is unfathomable. It also includes Criswell as the narrator (archive footage).
- StarsMatthew TompkinsDuring the final three days of his life, while battling hallucinations and depression, failed movie director Ed Wood Jr. attempts to recreate the former glory of his B-movie career by making one last monstrous epic.