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Frightmare

R19741h 28mPete Walker
IMDb 6.2
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"What terrifying craving made her kill... and kill... and kill..."

In 1957, Dorothy and Edmund Yates were committed to an institution for the criminally insane, she for acts of murder and cannibalism and he for covering up her crimes. Fifteen years later, they are pronounced fit for society and released. However, in Dorothy's case the doctors may have jumped the gun a bit. Edmund and eldest daughter, Jackie, try to discover just how far Mother's bloodlust has taken her. Meanwhile, youngest daughter Debbie begins to explore the crazy roots of her family tree as fully as possible.

HorrorThriller
ExploitationDark ComedyInsane AsylumSlasherCriminally InsaneProto-slasher

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What is Frightmare (1974) about?

In 1957, Dorothy and Edmund Yates were committed to an institution for the criminally insane, she for acts of murder and cannibalism and he for covering up her crimes. Fifteen years later, they are pronounced fit for society and released. However, in Dorothy's case the doctors may have jumped the gun a bit. Edmund and eldest daughter, Jackie, try to discover just how far Mother's bloodlust has…

Who stars in Frightmare?

Frightmare stars Rupert Davies (Edmund Yates), Sheila Keith (Dorothy Yates), Deborah Fairfax (Jackie Yates), Paul Greenwood (Graham Heller), Kim Butcher (Debbie Yates). The film was directed by Pete Walker.

How long is Frightmare?

Frightmare has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974. It is rated R.

Is Frightmare worth watching?

Frightmare holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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