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The Killer Shrews (1959) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Ray Kellogg and produced by Ken Curtis and Gordon McLendon.

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The Killer Shrews (1959)

By Beatrice on Nov 30, 2016 From Flickers in Time

The Killer Shrews Directed by Ray Kellogg Written by Jay Simms 1959/USA Hollywood Pictures Corporation First viewing/Amazon Prime The title and poster just ooze potential … A boat captain and his sidekick take refuge from an impending hurricane on an isolated island. ?They are surprised to ... Read full article


The tail-wagging terror of THE KILLER SHREWS (1959)

By Aurora on Jul 14, 2014 From Once Upon a Screen

Following is a story?about science gone awry, a story we’ve seen countless times. ?With the pretext of saving humanity man has performed experiments too horrible to contemplate and the movies have been there to document the terror. ?I am asking you to put aside your fears and anxieties for mer... Read full article


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Dr. Milo Craigis: In 24 hours there will be one shrew left on the island, and he will be dead of starvation. An excellent example of overpopulation.
Thorne Sherman: You know something doctor?
Dr. Milo Craigis: What's that?
Thorne Sherman: I'm not going to worry about overpopulation just yet
[Kisses Ann, Fade Out]


Thorne Sherman: If you have to be isolated for your work you sure picked a lonely little island.


Jerry Farrell: In my book engagement isn't a casual thing.


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This film and its companion piece, The Giant Gila Monster, marked the directorial debut of veteran special effects man Ray Kellogg.
This was one of two features produced by an independent company in Texas and intended to be distributed as a double feature. The other feature was The Giant Gila Monster.
The man playing Dr. Baines is Gordon McLendon. He was the uncredited executive producer and financier of this and its companion feature The Giant Gila Monster. He owned radio stations and a chain of theaters in Texas.
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