The Wizard of Gore
1970, R, 96 min. Directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis. Starring Ray Sager, Judy Cler, Wayne Ratay, Phil Laurenson, Jim Rau, Don Alexander, John Elliot.
REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Thu., Oct. 19, 2000
My favorite film by this low-budget master slasher features a magician who hypnotizes his audience while he saws women in half.
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The Wizard of Gore, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Ray Sager, Judy Cler, Wayne Ratay, Phil Laurenson, Jim Rau, Don Alexander, John Elliot
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