Battle-Axe: the Making of 'Strait-Jacket' (2002)
A look back at the classic 1964 film of horror and suspense starring Joan Crawford as an axe-murderer just released from the mental hospital. Includes footage of the filming and interviews with several of those involved, as well as a look at the movies it was influenced by and those that were in turn influenced by it.
Director: Jeffrey Schwarz
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Diane Baker as Self |
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Robert Bloch as Self |
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William Castle as Self (archive footage) |
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Joan Crawford as Self (archive footage) |
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David Del Valle as Self |
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Donald F. Glut as Self |
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Michael Schlesinger as Self |
| Directing | Jeffrey Schwarz | Director |