Greta, the Mad Butcher (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1977, Greta, the Mad Butcher is a drama and horror film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 90 minutes. “Once commited to her care, You'll be too terrified to die!.. You'll choke with fear!.. Recoil in horror from her unleashed fury!..” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Greta a vicious warden, runs a mental-hospital for young women. A girl deliberately "checks" in to the hospital to find out what has happened to her sister who stayed there. Meanwhile Greta and one of the guards are forcing the inmates to have sex with male prisoners, filming them and selling the recordings as pornoflicks.
Who’s in it. Greta, the Mad Butcher stars Dyanne Thorne as Greta, Tania Busselier as Abbie Phillips, Lina Romay as Juana and Eric Falk as Pablo Rego, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Greta, the Mad Butcher has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Greta, the Mad Butcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Greta, the Mad Butcher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Greta, the Mad Butcher (1977)?
- In US, Greta, the Mad Butcher is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Greta, the Mad Butcher worth watching?
- Greta, the Mad Butcher holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Greta, the Mad Butcher?
- Greta, the Mad Butcher stars Dyanne Thorne, Tania Busselier, Lina Romay, Eric Falk and Angela Ritschard.
- When was Greta, the Mad Butcher released?
- Greta, the Mad Butcher was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.