Born in 1928, Sonny James transitioned from a celebrated country music career to film, appearing in The Las Vegas Hillbillys (1966) and Hillbillys in a Haunted House (1967). Known for his charming persona, he brought a distinctive flair to these cult comedies that blend music and humor. His performances reflect the playful spirit of 1960s exploitation cinema, making him a unique figure in the genre's landscape.
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.
