Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1981, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker is a thriller and horror film directed by William Asher, running about 96 minutes. “She was lonely. He was all she had. No-one would take him from her - and live...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rejected by her lover, the only man left in Cheryl's life is the orphaned nephew she has raised as her own son. She'll stop at nothing to keep Billy with her. When her plans misfire, she is swept up into an insane frenzy that means death to anyone who comes between her and her obsession. But the investigating detective is convinced that Billy is the real killer - and determined to prove it. Madness and fanaticism work together to drag all concerned into a terrifying vortex of blood-letting that adds a nightmarish twist to the classic Oedipus story.
Who’s in it. Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker stars Jimmy McNichol as Billy Lynch, Susan Tyrrell as Aunt Cheryl, Bo Svenson as Detective Joe Carlson and Julia Duffy as Julie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981)?
- In US, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker worth watching?
- Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?
- Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker stars Jimmy McNichol, Susan Tyrrell, Bo Svenson, Julia Duffy and Marcia Lewis.
- When was Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker released?
- Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.