Born in 1951, Charles Band emerged as a significant figure in cult cinema during the late 1970s with his innovative approach to filmmaking. He wrote Auditions and Fairy Tales in 1978, showcasing his flair for blending humor and genre elements. As a director, his work on Parasite (1982) and The Dungeonmaster (1984) exemplifies his knack for merging science fiction with horror. Band's influence extends to his role as an actor in Troll (1986), where his contributions to the genre continue to resonate within the realm of cult and exploitation films.
Meridian
Two American girls in Italy are drugged and raped by an evil magician and his twin brother who suffer from a curse that turns them into beastmen each day. One of the girls falls for the good twin and decides to help him break the curse.
