Born in Palermo, Italy, Richard Benedict made his mark in cult cinema as an actor in the 1950s and 1980s. He is best remembered for his role in It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958), where he played a pivotal part in the film's chilling narrative. Benedict also appeared in State Penitentiary (1950) and Beginning of the End (1957), showcasing his versatility in the genre. His final performance in Disconnected (1984) reflects the enduring allure of exploitation cinema, cementing his legacy in the cult film community.
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?
