Ron Haydock, born in the 1930s, carved out a niche in the world of cult cinema with his dual talents as an actor and writer. He notably penned and starred in The Thrill Killers (1964), a film that embodies the raw energy of exploitation cinema. Haydock also showcased his unique flair in Rat Pfink a Boo Boo (1966), where his writing and performance added a distinct charm to the film's playful take on the superhero genre. His work in Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1968) further solidified his status as a key figure in the realm of offbeat and entertaining films.
Rat Pfink a Boo Boo
It starts off seriously enough, with three thugs robbing an innocent young woman at night in the city, but then switches to Vin Saxon and Carolyn Brandt doing a goofy Elvis-like rock ‘n roll number (very charming though). The next day the thugs are bored. Picking a name at random out of the phone book, they decide to terrorize Carolyn Brandt. After some campy dramatic scenes, she is kidnapped by the goons. They decide to ransom her. After receiving the ransom call, Vin Saxon and the good-natured, but not- to-bright gardener sit around despondent, wondering what to do. “There’s only one thing to do!” exclaims Vin. The two rush off into the next room and become the costumed heroes Rat Pfink and Boo Boo…
