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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 El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	September 20, 1996(1996-09-20) (aged 58) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	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^[who?] 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

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.

External links

• S. F. Brownrigg at IMDb

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