Thomas Casey

Thomas Casey, a name that pops up if you've ever wandered down the weirder back alleys of cult cinema, especially the stuff that’s more midnight movie than mainstream. He’s got his fingerprints all over Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things (1971), which—let’s be honest—is as bonkers as its title. That flick’s got Florida grime, fake mustaches, and a wild plot that mashes up crime, drag, and a hefty dose of twisted humor. Not for the faint-hearted or the easily offended, but it’s got a certain charm if you’re into grindhouse oddities. Rewind a bit to Flesh Feast (1970), and you get this wacky horror where maggots and mad science meet, plus a plot featuring a woman scientist with some seriously disturbing plans for a certain Nazi leader. It’s got B-movie energy all the way, with low-budget effects, questionable acting, and that special brand of ‘70s shock factor. You can’t really call it good in any traditional sense, but it’s memorable, I’ll give it that. Then there’s Monster a Go-Go (1965), which honestly feels like a fever dream more than a movie. The plot’s all over the place—astronauts, mutants, weird editing. It’s so famously bad that it kind of loops back around to being entertaining, especially if you’re watching with friends who appreciate a good cinematic trainwreck. Casey’s name might not be huge in Hollywood, but if you want strange, he’s your guy.