S. F. Brownrigg

Sherald Fergus Brownrigg (September 30, 1937 – September 20, 1996) was an American film director and producer.

S. F. Brownrigg
Born
Sherald Fergus Brownrigg

(1937-09-30)September 30, 1937
DiedSeptember 20, 1996(1996-09-20) (aged 58)
Occupation(s)Film director, film producer

Biography

Sherald Fergus Brownrigg[1] was born September 30, 1937[1] in El Dorado, Arkansas.

During the 1970s he directed several low budget horror films, such as Don't Look in the Basement (1973), Don't Open the Door! (1974), and Poor White Trash Part II (1974).[2]

In 2001, a reviewer for the Michigan Daily called Poor White Trash Part II "the worst movie of all time."[3] Other commentators value Brownrigg's work for his ability to create thrills with a minuscule budget.

Filmography

Date Title Role Notes Ref.
1973 Don't Look in the Basement Director, producer Also known as: The Forgotten and Death Ward #13
1974 Poor White Trash Part II Director, producer Also known as: Scum of the Earth [2]
1974 Don't Open the Door! Director Also known as: Don't Hang Up [4]
1977 Keep My Grave Open Director, producer [4]
1986 Thinkin' Big Director [4]

Adaptations and sequels

  • In May 2008, it was announced that a remake of 'Don't Look in the Basement' was being planned by directors Alan Rowe Kelly and Anthony G. Sumner. Filming was scheduled for October 2008 in Indiana with a planned 2009 release.[5] However, this film never came into fruition.
  • In December 2013, a sequel titled 'Id: Don't Look in the Basement 2' was announced with Anthony Brownrigg, son of S.F. Brownrigg, directing.[6] The film was shot in Texas in March/April 2014 and used several of the same locations from the original film. It was released in 2015.[7]
  • Director Todd Nunes's film Death Ward 13 (2017) is inspired by S.F. Brownrigg's movie The Forgotten and Edgar Allan Poe's The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.[8]

References

  1. "United States Social Security Death Index" (May 20, 2014), Sherald Fergus Brownrigg, 20 Sep 1996; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service). Retrieved January 19, 2020. closed access
  2. Gross, Linda (September 10, 1976). "'Trash' Follows Gore Tradition". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. 22 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Dickerson, Jeff (November 11, 2001). "Poor White Trash 2: Without a doubt the worst film ever made". The Michigan Daily. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007.
  4. Albright 2012, p. 300.
  5. "Don't Look in the Basement Remake a Go! - Dread Central". May 13, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  6. "Horror movie filming under way in Tehuacana". April 4, 2014. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  7. "DON'T LOOK IN THE BASEMENT 2 (2015)". Voices From The Balcony.
  8. "Exclusive Q&A: Filmmaker Todd Nunes on "ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE", "DEATH WARD 13"". Retrieved September 7, 2016.

Sources

  • Albright, Brian (2012). Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990: A State-by-State Guide with Interviews. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. ISBN 978-1-476-60042-0.


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