Arthur Nelson White, later known as Vic Savage, was a multifaceted American creative force, operating as a film director, writer, producer, and actor, whose life and career were marked by an air of mystery and controversy.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Savage claimed to have been a Cherokee Indian born in Oklahoma, a fact that has been disputed by some sources.
Throughout his career, Savage utilized a range of pseudonyms, including A. J. Nelson, Bradley Nichols, A. N. White, Arthur J. White, and Arthur N. White, which added to the enigma surrounding his personal identity.
In 1959, Savage penned and produced the film Street Fighter, a project reportedly inspired by his own tumultuous adolescence, which included brushes with the law and a stint at the Meriden School for Boys in Meriden, Connecticut.
Savage not only wrote and produced Street Fighter but also made a cameo appearance in the film.
Fast-forward to 1964, when Savage directed, produced, and starred in The Creeping Terror, a cinematic endeavor that has since been widely regarded as one of the worst films of all time.
According to rumors, Savage financed the production of The Creeping Terror by promising investors small roles in the movie, a move that ultimately led to his downfall.
Before the film's release, Savage faced a multitude of lawsuits and subsequently vanished from the public eye, never to work in the film industry again, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in mystery and controversy.
