The Animal

1968
1h 28m

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This story is based on facts taken from authenticated newspaper files. What truly motivated Ted Andrews is not clearly known although a childhood filled with depression, hate for his mother,... Read allThis story is based on facts taken from authenticated newspaper files. What truly motivated Ted Andrews is not clearly known although a childhood filled with depression, hate for his mother, and a lonely adult life seeded with migraine headaches was a possible start. Through the ... Read allThis story is based on facts taken from authenticated newspaper files. What truly motivated Ted Andrews is not clearly known although a childhood filled with depression, hate for his mother, and a lonely adult life seeded with migraine headaches was a possible start. Through the use of his telephone and a high powered telescope he terrorized his neighborhood. He peere... Read all

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John Alderman

Ted Andrews
(as David Holmes)

Virginia Gordon

Joan Clark

Linda Stiles

Brunette on Phone

Jay Fineberg

First Lab Technician

Francie Hyde

Sharon Wells

Blonde Lesbian

Armand Atamian

Inez Coup

Capri

Angela

Janis Rhodes

James E. McLarty

Doctor on Television
(voice)
(uncredited)

Hugh Thelman

Doctor in Hospital
(uncredited)

Director
- Lee Frost
Writer
- Bob Cresse
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10jery-tillotson-1

Outstanding Indie!

When I saw this movie in 1968, it was in one of those cavernous old-time movie houses on 42nd Street in NYC--an area known as "The Deuce." The beautiful black and white photography, the nudity, the violence and some outstanding performances made this an unforgettable experience. Seeing a movie like this on a real movie screen made all the difference in conveying its power and beauty, rather than watching this on a small TV screen. Virginia Gordon was a real real stand-out with her classy looks but sensual face. The story line, too, was dynamic and it's a tragedy that many of these "soft-core" independent films have been lumped together as "garbage." Just take a look at the fabulous "Scream of the Butterfly," that's become a cult classic because of its outstanding black and white photography, story, director and casting.

4Eegah Guy

Not quite up to director Frost's usual rancid standards

I just recently saw THE PICK-UP by the same creative team as this film and was quite impressed with that film. Though this film is still better than most in its disreputable genre, it is still disappointing when viewed up against some of Frost's other films of the period. The most original element to this film is when this black & white movie suddenly comes into color when the lead character takes LSD. Just when you expect this movie to come to life with some trippy visuals or freak-out scenes, all we get is a little murder and extortion. What a wasted opportunity!