- For the episode, see MST3K 206 - Ring of Terror.
Ring of Terror is a 1961 psychodrama directed by Clark L. Paylow and written by Lewis Simoen and Jerrold I. Zinnamon.
Plot[]
Ring of Terror
A group of medical students are attempting to join a fraternity. Lewis B. Moffitt is juggling his studies with the fraternity rituals, as well as his obligations to his girlfriend Betty. Lewis develops a reputation for being fearless but emotionally distant. His fraternity initiation tests the limits of his bravery, and reveals a childhood trauma that still haunts him.
Cast[]
- George E. Mather as Lewis B. Moffitt
- Esther Furst as Betty Crawford
- Lomax Study as Professor Rayburn
- Joseph Conway as R.J. Dobson
- Austin Green as Carl
- June Smaney as Rag Doll
Notes[]
- This movie is the source for the often repeated riff “Puma? Puma? Puma!” ("pyoo-ma") See also Donald Pleasence in The Pumaman.
- George E. Mather was 42 years old when he made the film, though his character is meant to be 22 (based on the date of death on his tombstone).
- Co-screenwriter Jerry Zinnamon was primarily an actor and plays a small unnamed role in the film, credited as "Jerry Zin".
MST3K Connections[]
- Director Clark L. Paylow was also assistant director for The Time Travelers.
- Edward Erwin (Howard) also portrayed Drake in The Amazing Transparent Man.
- Camera operator Jack Willoughby was also associate producer and cinematographer for The Giant Spider Invasion.