Word has it, that this film was loosely based on the life of film producer Val Lewton.
There is a sequence where KIRK DOUGLAS, as novice film producer Jonathan Shields early in his career, makes a horror film in the style of VAL LEWTON where more is suggested than shown (like in
CAT PEOPLE).
Yep, that is a part of the film that should get everyone here interested in this fine film. Kirk Douglas as Shield's along with his writer and director don't like the animal suits, so they decide not to show the creature and end up making a hit film.