Carolyn Brandt emerged in the 1960s as a prominent figure in cult cinema, known for her roles in films that blend horror and camp. She captures audiences with her performances in Eegah! (1962) and The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? (1964), both of which exemplify the era's unique charm and eccentricity. Brandt's work continues to resonate within the grindhouse genre, showcasing her ability to navigate the bizarre narratives that define these cult classics.
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…
