Bert Williams is a multifaceted talent known for his work as an actor, director, and writer, particularly in the realm of cult cinema. He appeared in The Wild Women of Wongo (1958), a film that embodies the campy charm of 1950s exploitation. In addition to his acting, Williams directed and wrote The Nest of the Cuckoo Birds (1965), showcasing his versatility in the genre. His performances in The Klansman (1974) and From Noon Till Three (1976) further cement his presence in the world of grindhouse and cult films.
The Nest of the Cuckoo Birds
Johnson, an agent for the Liquor Control Department, comes across the remote Cuckoo Bird Inn after escaping from a band of cut-throat moonshiners and a mysterious killer. He realizes there that he must discover the identity of the killer before the inn's demented occupants turn him into another display in the grotesque Chapel of the Dead.
