Born in 1908, Arch Hall Sr. was a multifaceted filmmaker who made his mark in the realm of B-movies during the 1960s. He is best known for his work on Eegah! (1962), where he served as director, writer, and actor, showcasing his unique vision and flair for the absurd. Hall also starred in The Sadist (1963) and The Thrill Killers (1964), contributing to the era's exploitation cinema. His creative endeavors in films like The Nasty Rabbit (1964) and The Corpse Grinders (1971) solidified his legacy within the cult film community.
Eegah!
After Roxy Miller encounters enormous caveman Eegah while driving down a remote California road, her writer father, Robert, heads out to the desert to prove his daughter's claims are true. Once there, Robert is knocked unconscious and trapped in Eegah's cave, where he gains some insight into prehistoric life. But, when Roxy and her boyfriend, Tom, come to rescue Robert, Eegah grows fond of the girl and refuses to let her leave.