Pyro... The Thing Without a Face (also known as Wheel of Fire)"WHEEL OF FIRE". Monthly Film Bulletin. London31.360 (Jan 1, 1964): 151. is a 1964 American horror film directed by Julio Coll.

Plot

Vance Pierson is an engineer with a wife and daughter, who is having an affair with a widow, Laura. He wants to end the affair but Laura gets upset and sets the family home on fire. The fire kills Vance's family and disfigures him. He seeks revenge on his former mistress.

Cast Barry Sullivan as Vance Pierson Martha Hyer as Laura Blanco Sherry Moreland as Verna Pierson Luis Prendes as Police Inspector Fernando Hilbeck as Julio Soledad Miranda as Liz Frade

Release

Home media The film was released for the first time on DVD by Troma on February 27, 2001.

Reception

TV Guide awarded the film 2/5 stars, criticizing the film's script, dialogue, and over focus on the affair between Hyer and Sullivan. However, they did commend the film's make-up effects, and predictable but well handled ending. On his website Fantastic Movie Musings and Ramblings, Dave Sindelar noted that the film was obvious and straightforward, but commended the film's attention to detail, and strong performances.

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