Robert Hartford-Davis, born in Ramsgate, Kent in 1923, was a British director and writer known for his contributions to cult cinema. He directed The Black Torment (1964) and Corruption (1968), films that exemplify his knack for blending exploitation themes with innovative storytelling. His work, including Beware My Brethren (1972) and School for Unclaimed Girls (1969), showcases a distinct style that resonates within the realms of cult and grindhouse cinema. Hartford-Davis's ability to push boundaries made him a notable figure in the genre during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Corruption
A surgeon discovers that he can restore the beauty to his girlfriend's scarred face by murdering other women and extracting fluids from their pituitary gland. However, the effects only last for a short time, so he has to kill more and more women. It is ultimately a killing spree which ends with considerable death and disaster.
