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The Brute Man
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The Brute Man

(1946)Directed by Jean Yarbrough58 minHorror, Thriller, Crime
“No woman was safe from his crushing arms...”

Hal Moffet (Rondo Hatton) wants the men he blames for his ruined face to pay for it. He is the Creeper now, a disfigured, unhinged killer who goes after Clifford Scott (Tom Neal) and Virginia Rogers Scott (Jan Wiley), the friends he holds responsible. Jean Yarbrough directs this prequel to House of Horrors in plain, low-budget black and white.

Rondo Hattonas Hal Moffet AKA 'The Creeper'
Tom Nealas Clifford Scott
Jan Wileyas Virginia Rogers Scott
Jane Adamsas Helen Paige
Donald MacBrideas Police Captain M. J. Donelly
Peter Whitneyas Police Lieutenant Gates
FCFred Cobyas Young Hal Moffet
Janelle Johnson Dolenzas Joan Bemis (as JaNelle Johnson)
Mary Ann Brickeras Mary Ann Obringer (uncredited)
Tristram Coffinas Police Lieutenant / voice of radio announcer (uncredited)
Joseph Crehanas Police Commissioner Salisbury (uncredited)
John Hamiltonas Professor Cushman (uncredited)
Frank O'Connoras Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
Beatrice Robertsas Nurse (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheimas Pawnbroker (uncredited)
WRWilliam Ruhlas Policeman at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
James Nolanas Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
Oscar O'Sheaas Mr. Haskins - Grocer (uncredited)
Patrick McVeyas Detective at Helen's Apartment (uncredited)
WJWarren Jacksonas Jeweler (uncredited)