Rayford Barnes, born in 1920 near Whitesboro, Texas, carved a niche in cult cinema with his distinctive roles. He appears in Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966), where he navigates the bizarre intersection of Western and horror genres. His work in The Wild Bunch (1969) showcases his ability to embody complex characters in gritty narratives. With a career spanning from the 1950s to the late 1970s, Barnes left an indelible mark on films like The Hunting Party (1971) and The Astral Factor (1978), contributing to the eclectic tapestry of exploitation cinema.
Beginning of the End
An attractive reporter investigating the mysterious destruction of an Illinois town stumbles upon a secret government laboratory conducting radiation experiments on vegetables. The lead scientist is eager to help find out what happened. Together they discover that giant grasshoppers are behind the devastation. Worse yet, thousands of them are headed toward Chicago! Can they be stopped... or is this the BEGINNING OF THE END?
