Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? is a thriller and horror film directed by Curtis Harrington, running about 91 minutes. “She's Taking a STAB at Motherhood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A demented widow lures unsuspecting children into her mansion in a bizarre "Hansel and Gretel" twist.
Who’s in it. Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? stars Shelley Winters as Mrs. Forrest, Mark Lester as Christopher Coombs, Chloe Franks as Katy Coombs and Ralph Richardson as Mr. Benton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972)?
- In US, Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? worth watching?
- Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whoever Slew Auntie Roo??
- Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? stars Shelley Winters, Mark Lester, Chloe Franks, Ralph Richardson and Lionel Jeffries.
- When was Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? released?
- Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.