For seasons prior to 1974, some playbyplay data is missing, so some positional splits will be slightly less than 100% complete. It is loosely based on the novel ratmans notebooks by stephen gilbert, as well as on the novels first film adaptation, willard 1971, and its sequel, ben 1972. The weather becomes nasty in knob haven and the school gymnasium is turned into a hurricane shelter. The movie was enjoyable, not only for the thriller aspect of rats attacking, but also because of the way it explored the character of willard, and his blossoming relationship with his new friend. Dominic high school in oyster bay, new york, to be a physical education teacher. Willard 1971 ben 1971 the special edition 2 disc box set widescreen. Willard refuses, and later, exasperated by martins bullying, takes the rats, whom he can now carry in a big satchel, to martins anniversary party. The original 1971 version and its 1972 sequel, ben are both slated for release from scream factory sometime late this year or early 2017. Movies like willard 1971 if you like willard you are looking for scary, suspenseful and suspense movies about with psychopath, revenge, violence, murder, eaten alive, rat and dangerous animal themes of horror genre shot in usa. Local sportswriter chic feldman waxed eloquent about his performance, exclaiming that the door to a glittering future opened at the stadium last night and in strode willard nixon, blond and beautiful both physically 6 2, 195 pounds and baseballically. Scream factory announces may release date for willard 1971. This is mainly because it has never as of this writing been released on dvd. Cathryn, street level, is looking up, as are the two officers. Factorys new bluray, i had seen willard 1971 only once, nearly 45 years ago when the movie first aired on network television.
Willard dvd is a fantastic and strange horror film from the early 70s. Willard is a movie that i suspect most people among those who care about such things will have heard of but not seen. Willard is about rats, and about a young man who likes rats and has a mysterious ability to communicate with rats. However, when one of them is killed at work, he goes on a rampage using his rats to attack those who have been tormenting him. Willard continues struggling, however, as camera pulls back to reveal the rising tide of rats spilling in from the walls and doorway, it is apparent willard s struggle will be short and futile. Willard marriott attended a basketball game and were recognized at halftime by veteran coach stan watts, who presented them with what he. Pressured by henrietta, willard asks martin for a raise, but martin insults him and instead offers to buy his home. Watch room 222 episodes online season 2 1971 tv guide. Topps rookie ken griffey jr 1990 season baseball cards, topps hockey trading cards ken dryden. Willard marriott attended a basketball game and were recognized at halftime by veteran coach stan watts, who presented them with what he called milliondollar watches. Willard offers audiences an unrelentingly tense character study hinging on a revenge narrative thats elevated by the addition of a horror component in the form of an army of subservient, murderous rats. Willard offers audiences an unrelentingly tense character study hinging on a revenge narrative thats elevated by the addition of a horror component in the form of an army of. Karen valentine, davy jones and arch johnson in a sketch about a.
Watch willard movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. If more than one card is shown, the others are available in separate auctions. All materials used property of their respective owners. Stranger things season 2 brand new and sealed free shippingformat. May 15, 2017 tomorrow sees scream factorys home video release of both 1971 s willard and its 1972 sequel ben. Socially awkward willard stiles bruce davison befriends and trains an evergrowing army of rats which he ultimately uses against his enemies. The videos are primarily collected from my dvd collection. A social misfit uses his only friends, his pet rats, to exact revenge on his tormentors. Historically, curly lambeau has been credited as being the packers first head coach, although this is primarily due to the different rules of american football in the early 1900s.
However, during a double elimination, willards unpleasant personality and overall weakness caused his entire tribe to vote him off. He lives alone in a crumbling house with his ailing. Willard is a social misfit who is made fun of by his coworkers. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. In this horror film, the young, disturbed willard stiles befriends a pair of rats and trains them to brutally attack human beings.
Willard decker, fictitious character in the star trek universe. His first coaching job was as an assistant coach at the merchant marine academy during the 197172 season. See more ideas about horror movies, bruce davison and ernest borgnine. Although lazy around camp, and the weakest on his tribe, korors unprecedented winning streak allowed willard to escape the first four tribal councils. This is an eerie little horror yarn that is quite creepy, especially if you hate rats. If you like willard you are looking for scary, suspenseful and suspense movies about with psychopath, revenge, violence, murder, eaten alive, rat and dangerous animal themes of horror genre shot in usa. Nagged by his mother elsa lanchester, bullied by his boss ernest borgnine, a young man bruce davison trains mansion rats to kill for him. Willard marriott are honored at halftime of a basketball game, 1971 description. Willard 1971 daniel mann, bruce davison, elsa lanchester. Willard whyte, character from the james bond film diamonds are forever.
Nearly fifty years down the line, the original film still holds up as a great character study revenge film. To celebrate this release, weve got an exclusive bonus feature clip from the former film where. After serving in the army, willard returned to his alma mater, st. Ryan may 8, 1890 february 7, 1962 was an american teacher and football coach who served as the first head coach of the green bay packers. His only friends are a couple of rats he raised at home, ben and socrates. As a pair of films, willard 1971 and its sequel ben 1972 stand in stark contrast to each other and ive always been fascinated by the differences between the two. Willard, a 2003 film based on the same story as the 1971 film. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Based on the novel ratmans notebooks by stephen gilbert, the film was nominated for an edgar award for best picture. Willard is an interesting horror tale about a social misfit who has a hard time and his only friends are rats. Most points scored in a career through junior season. To celebrate this release, weve got an exclusive bonus feature clip. A lonely exmarine and high school dropout reenters whitman high in hopes of finding popularity. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
Incredibly, it was a minor hit at the box office, the 12th topgrossing movie o. Willard continues struggling, however, as camera pulls back to reveal the rising tide of rats spilling in from the walls and doorway, it is apparent willards struggle will be short and futile. Ben dvd is the tremendous follow up sequel to willard. Willard ben dvd set are terrific horror films from the early 70s. I hate spiders even more than rats, although rats are more dangerous, because of my anthropomorphic bias. A social misfit, willard is made fun of by his coworkers, and squeezed out of the company started by his deceased father by his boss. Willard 1971 is an odd mundane character study of a timid loner with low key horror and a bit o black humor. When buying multiple cards, do you top load each item if you wish to have all of your cards top loaded it is a paid service and can be arranged. Willard 1971 film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
Willard 1971 dvd region one playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. Willard nixon society for american baseball research. Willards house continuous cathryn, street level, is looking up, as are the two officers. Bruce davison, sondra locke, elsa lanchester, ernest borgnine. In this horror film, the young and disturbed willard stiles befriends a pair of rats and trains them to brutally attack human beings. However, willards greatest allies become his worst enemies. Identify all themes of interest from this film block. Willard soon takes some petty revenge on his tyrant boss by ruining a party with the help of his rodent companions, and he and the new office girl seem to hit it off.
Things turn more chaotic though with willard in charge of t. It is a typical horatio alger story jed the poorhouse boy, if i recollect correctly, or maybe do and dare, or a brave boys fight for fortune, with rats playing more prominent supporting roles than they customarily did in horatio alger where they were limited to runons. Fred willard full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. May 16, 2017 as a pair of films, willard 1971 and its sequel ben 1972 stand in stark contrast to each other and ive always been fascinated by the differences between the two. Willard has never looked this good even in theaters when i saw it in 1971.
In this horror film, the young and disturbed willard stiles befriends a pair of rats and trains. Watch love, american style episodes online season 2. Willard also makes a special pet of a new rat, a wily, brown one whom he names ben. Willard is a 1971 american horror film directed by daniel mann and starring bruce davison, ernest borgnine, sondra locke and elsa lanchester.
He lives alone in a crumbling house with his ailing mother elsa lanchester, arnold, bride of frankenstein. The remake of the 1971 film willard starring crispin glover in the titular role as a. Tomorrow sees scream factorys home video release of both 1971s willard and its 1972 sequel ben. Most points scored in a career through sophomore season. With bruce davison, elsa lanchester, sondra locke, michael dante. Production management 2 second unit director or assistant director 1. Rent fred willard movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. May 01, 2017 willard stiles bruce davison, insidious. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. I recall sympathizing with poor, luckless willard stiles bruce davison and his army of pet rats, and found this strange film unusually affecting. Willard 1971 dvd is a terrific early 70s horror film. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Willard, as i discovered, isnt actually about rats at all. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey.
Willard is a 2003 american horror film cowritten and directed by glen morgan and starring crispin glover, r. May 22, 2016 willard soon takes some petty revenge on his tyrant boss by ruining a party with the help of his rodent companions, and he and the new office girl seem to hit it off. This book was the basis for the 1971 thriller willard, about a young man who befriends a pack of rats, and eventually uses them as tools for revenge. I dont recall seeing him all that much after this film, he was in a waltons episode or two shortly after this film. Find your next favorite and similar movies in two steps. Willard 1971 daniel mann, bruce davison, elsa lanchester, sondra locke, horror, scifi may 11, 2017 a social misfit, willard is made fun of by his coworkers, and squeezed out of the company started by his deceased father by his boss. His only friends are a couple of rats he raised at home, ben and socratesand their.