The Wizard of Gore is a horror movie that was released in 1970. It tells the story of a TV hostess and her boyfriend who stumble upon a magician with the power to control minds and perform gory illusions. The movie cast includes Ray Sager as Montag the Magnificent, Judy Cler as Sherrycarson, and Wayne Ratay as Jack. It was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis and written by Allen Kahn.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several locations within Illinois, USA. These places include Chicago, Highland Park, and Rockford. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ray Sager | Montag the Magnificent |
| Judy Cler | Sherry Carson |
| Wayne Ratay | Jack |
| Phil Laurenson | Greg |
| Jim Rau | Steve |
| Don Alexander | Det. Kramer |
| Karin Alexana | Stage Girl #1 – Chainsaw Victim |
| Jack Gilbreth | Maitre d’Hotel |
| Corinne Kirkin | Stage Girl #2 – Headpike Victim |
| Sally Brody | Stage Girl #4 – Sword Victim |
| Karen Burke | Stage Girl #5 – Sword Victim |
| Eric Kelner Raynard | Coroner |
| Sheldon Reis | Audience Member |
| Julie Yager | Secretary |
| Charlotte Bell | |
| David Atlas | Stage Hand #2 |
| Patty La Du | Waitress |
| Stephen Field | Policeman |
| Garrett Cassell | Alberto |
| Fred M. Sandy | Audience Member (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie’s running time is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.
- It was initially released on October 23, 1970 in the USA.
- Ray Sager who played Montag the Magnificent was a last-minute replacement for the original actor cast.
- The movie was also known in other places by different names such as House of Torture in the United States, 血の魔術師 in Japan, Кудесник крови in Soviet Union (Russian title) and La Magie du Sang in Canada (French title).
- The budget for the movie was an estimated $60,000.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Highland Park, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 42.1816918
- Longitude: -87.8003437
- Place ID: ChIJn_Ntc4PBD4gRAeQkrZgk1Ko
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
