We would like to commemorate the life and career of Terry Levene, a pioneering figure in the world of schlock cinema who passed away on January 13 at the age of 90. As the head of Aquarius Releasing, Levene left an indelible mark on the film industry by creatively marketing low-budget American features to grindhouses and drive-ins.
Operating out of an office above the Selwyn Theatre on West 42nd Street in New York, Terry Levene transformed ordinary films into memorable cult classics. From rebranding Lucio Fulci's supernatural horror film The Beyond as Seven Doors of Death to promoting Umberto Lenzi's Cannibal Ferox as Make Them Die Slowly, Levene's knack for eye-catching titles and attention-grabbing taglines attracted audiences looking for thrilling and outrageous experiences.
