Jerry Siegel

So, Jerry Siegel, right? Not exactly a household name unless you're deep into the gritty, offbeat cinema of the late '60s and early '70s. This guy’s filmography is a wild little trip, honestly. Let’s start with “Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things” (1971). You want weird? You got it. It’s about two guys on the run from the cops after a bank job. One of them, Paul, poses as his buddy’s “Aunt Martha”—wig, dress, the whole shebang—while they hide out in Miami. It’s got this twisted comedic edge, loads of sleaze, and that bizarre charm only regional exploitation flicks can pull off. Seriously, you keep thinking, ‘What the hell am I watching?’ but you can’t look away. Then there’s “Children’s Games” (1969), which—fair warning—barely anyone’s seen, and good luck finding a clean copy. That one dives into the dark side of childhood, where innocence gets tangled up with all sorts of adult weirdness. It’s like, one minute you’re seeing kids play hide and seek, next thing you know there’s this creepy, unsettling vibe creeping in. It’s not exactly a fun time, but it sticks with you, y’know? And “Toys Are Not for Children” (1972)—now that one’s just plain messed up. It follows a woman, Jamie, who’s obsessed with toys because her dad abandoned her as a kid. The story spirals into some pretty disturbing territory about desire and trauma, making you squirm in your seat. Siegel’s stuff? It doesn’t go down easy, but it’s unforgettable.