This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "Brainstorm" (1964) in the Pacific Northwest. Portland got the proper second feature, "The Woman Who Wouldn't Die (1962), while Seattle got either "Experiment in Terror" or "Sex and the Single Girl."
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Brainstorm (1965)
On a lonely highway, Jim Grayam, a systems analyst, saves a woman named Lorrie Benson from a suicide attempt. Lorrie is the wife of wealthy Beverly Hills millionaire Cort Benson. Despite her initial resentment, Lorrie becomes romantically involved with Jim. When their relationship turns serious, Jim hatches a diabolical plot: he’ll kill Cort but make it appear as if he’s insane, ensuring he’s sent to a psychiatric institution rather than facing the gas chamber for murder. As events unfold, Jim’s sanity is tested, and secrets unravel.
The film explores themes of love, deception, and psychological manipulation. Jeffrey Hunter and Anne Francis deliver compelling performances in this neo-noir thriller directed by William Conrad.
Director: William Conrad
Writers: Mann Rubin, Lawrence B. Marcus
Stars: Jeffrey Hunter, Dana Andrews, Anne Francis
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Experiment in Terror (1962)
Kelly Sherwood, a San Francisco bank teller, is confronted by a mysterious man named Garland “Red” Lynch. Suffering from asthma, Lynch threatens to harm Kelly’s teenage sister, Toby, unless she steals $100,000 from the bank for him. Kelly turns to FBI agent John “Rip” Ripley for help. As the tension escalates, secrets unravel, leading to a thrilling chase through Candlestick Park. Glenn Ford, Lee Remick, Stefanie Powers, and Ross Martin deliver captivating performances in this neo-noir thriller directed by Blake Edwards.
Director: Blake Edwards
Writers: Gordon Gordon, Mildred Gordon
Stars: Glenn Ford, Lee Remick, Stefanie Powers
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The Woman Who Wouldn't Die (1965)
An astute businesswoman is completely devoted to her faithless husband, who must kill her to carry on with her pretty young niece. It turns out that the dead don’t die so easily.
The film, directed by Gordon Hessler, blends mystery, thriller, and horror elements, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Gary Merrill and Jane Merrow deliver captivating performances in this suspenseful tale.
Director: Gordon Hessler
Writers: Jay Bennett, Daniel Mainwaring
Stars: Gary Merrill, Jane Merrow, Georgina Cookson
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May 11, 1965 ad (Portland)
May 12, 1965 ad (Portland)
May 13, 1965 ad (Portland)
May 14, 1965 ad (Portland)
May 18, 1965 ad (Seattle)
May 19, 1965 ad (Seattle)
Brainstorm (1965) poster
Experiment in Terror (1962) poster
The Woman Who Wouldn't Die (1965) poster
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