Pyro... The Thing Without a Face
1964 film by Julio Coll

Pyro... The Thing Without a Face (also known as Wheel of Fire) is a 1964 American horror film directed by Julio Coll.
01Plot
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.
02Cast
- 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
03Release
04Reception
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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