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Stephen Kandel
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Stephen Kandel

1927 – 2023 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1956–1985

Stephen Kandel is a notable writer whose work in cult cinema includes Chamber of Horrors (1966) and Cannon for Cordoba (1970). His scripts reflect a keen understanding of genre conventions, blending horror and action with a distinctive flair. In Chamber of Horrors, Kandel's storytelling immerses viewers in a chilling atmosphere, while Cannon for Cordoba showcases his ability to navigate the complexities of historical narratives. Kandel's contributions to these films solidify his place in the realm of exploitation and genre cinema.

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Chamber of Horrors

Chamber of Horrors

1966 ★ 6.5
Writer

A one-handed madman (he lost the hand while escaping a hanging) uses various detachable devices as murder weapons to gain revenge on those he believes have wronged him.

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Filmography

43 credits
Crew Credits
1980s 9 credits
1985
MacGyver Writer
TV ★ 7.7
1985
MacGyver Co-Producer
TV ★ 7.7
1985
MacGyver Producer
TV ★ 7.7
1985
MacGyver Story Consultant
TV ★ 7.7
1985
MacGyver Teleplay
TV ★ 7.7
1982
Movie ★ 10.0
1981
Movie ★ 7.3
1980
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 13 credits
1979
Movie ★ 6.3
1979
TV ★ 5.6
1979
TV ★ 6.9
1979
TV ★ 7.3
1977
CHiPs Writer
TV ★ 6.9
1977
TV ★ 6.5
1975
Movie ★ 5.9
1975
TV ★ 7.0
1974
TV ★ 7.3
1974
TV ★ 7.3
1973
TV ★ 6.8
1970
Cannon for Cordoba Associate Producer
Movie ★ 5.6
1970
Movie ★ 5.6
1960s 15 credits
1968
TV ★ 6.1
1968
TV ★ 7.2
1967
Movie ★ 6.7
1966
Movie ★ 6.8
1966
Scalplock Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.8
1966
Movie ★ 5.6
1966
Movie ★ 5.6
1966
TV ★ 8.0
1966
TV ★ 7.0
1966
Batman Writer
TV ★ 7.3
1966
TV ★ 7.0
1965
TV ★ 7.6
1964
TV ★ 8.0
1964
The Rogues Teleplay
TV ★ 8.0
1960
Movie ★ 5.8
1950s 6 credits
1959
Movie ★ 5.8
1959
Movie ★ 5.8
1958
Frontier Gun Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.8
1956
Movie ★ 8.0
1956
Movie ★ 10.0
1956
Movie ★ 10.0