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Frightmare (1974)

R · 1974-11-05 · 1h 28m · EN
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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.

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Rupert DaviesRupert DaviesEdmund YatesSheila KeithSheila KeithDorothy YatesDeborah FairfaxDeborah FairfaxJackiePaul GreenwoodPaul GreenwoodGraham HellerKim ButcherKim ButcherDebbieFiona CurzonFiona CurzonMerleLeo GennLeo GennDr. LytellTrisha MortimerTrisha MortimerLillianPamela FairbrotherPamela FairbrotherDeliaEdward KalinskiEdward KalinskiAlecJohn YuleJohn YuleRobin

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SlasherDark comedyCult filmExploitationProto-slasherInsane asylumCriminally insane

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Genre affinityThriller · HorrorTheme affinitySlasher · Dark Comedy · Cult FilmMood preferenceDark ComedyPacingShortDirector preference298884Actor preference551899 · 276694 · 413210

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What is Frightmare 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 taken her. Meanwhile, youngest daughter Debbie begins to explore the crazy roots of her family tree as fully as possible.

How long is Frightmare?

Frightmare has a runtime of 88 minutes.

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