Pierre Chevalier, born in Orbec, France, was a versatile director and writer whose career spanned from the 1950s to the 1980s. He made his mark in cult cinema with Dr. Orloff's Invisible Monster (1970), where he served as both director and writer, blending horror with engaging narratives. Chevalier also directed The House of the Lost Dolls (1974) and Panther Squad (1984), showcasing his ability to navigate various genres while collaborating with notable actors like Brigitte Lahaie. His films remain a significant part of the exploitation and grindhouse conversation.
Panther Squad
What do you get when legendary exploitation studio Eurocine enlists the arresting presence of Amazonian cult movie goddess Sybil Danning to kick some international terrorist tush? Why, PANTHER SQUAD of course! The coolest and craziest trash action movie of the 1980s! The blonde, buxom Danning (HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF, HERCULES) stars as Ilona aka The Panther, a hotter than Hades heroine who packs a punch and looks lethal poured into her barely-there leather outfit. When a famous astronaut is held captive by a group of murderous environmental extremists, world leaders turn to The Panther Squad, a group of vicious (and viciously sexy) female mercenaries to search, rescue…and destroy. Will they succeed? Naturally, and they’ll look sexy doing so! Directing under his pseudonym Peter Knight, French genre movie machine Pierre Chevalier helms this off-the-wall opus, which also stars the immortal Jack Taylor (FEMALE VAMPIRE), Karin Schubert (EMANUELLE AROUND THE WORLD) and Donald O’Brien (ZOMBIE HOLOCAUST). But all eyes are on Sybil, the greatest special effect in busty, B-movie history! Full Moon is excited to be bringing this rarely seen Eurocine gem back from ’80s oblivion with a crisp new remastered HD transfer. Prime your pistols and join the Panther as she punishes any and all who dare stand in her way!
