Born in Bloomington, Illinois in 1915, Richard Webb was a versatile actor who left his mark on cult cinema. He is best remembered for his role in Beware! The Blob (1972), where he navigates the absurdity of a creature feature with a blend of humor and earnestness. Webb also appeared in Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967) and The Gay Deceivers (1969), showcasing his ability to adapt to the quirky demands of genre films. His contributions to these offbeat narratives highlight the charm and creativity of the era's exploitation cinema.
Hillbillys in a Haunted House
A pair of country singers and their band are headed to Nashville. Their car unfortunately breaks down and they stop overnight at an abandoned house, which turns out to be haunted. A ring of international spies (Lon Chaney, Jr., Basil Rathbone and John Carradine) who live in the haunted house are seeking a top-secret formula for rocket fuel. While it's never revealed for whom they are spying, they carry out their activities under the cover of a supposed haunted house, which comes complete with a gorilla lurking in the basement.
