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Frightmare

What terrifying craving made her kill... and kill... and kill...

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1974-11-05
1h 28m
English
Released
Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.

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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.

#exploitation#dark comedy#insane asylum#slasher#criminally insane#proto-slasher

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About Frightmare

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. Running 88 minutes.

Frightmare Cast and Characters

The cast features Rupert Davies (as Edmund Yates), Sheila Keith (as Dorothy Yates), Deborah Fairfax (as Jackie Yates), Paul Greenwood (as Graham Heller), and Kim Butcher (as Debbie Yates). Their performances are a major reason Frightmare has built such a passionate audience.

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Frightmare flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Frightmare runs for 88 minutes (about 1.5 hour).

Is Frightmare good? What's the rating?

Frightmare holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 72 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Frightmare?

The main cast includes Rupert Davies, Sheila Keith, Deborah Fairfax, and Paul Greenwood, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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When was Frightmare released?

Frightmare was released in 1974.

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What is Frightmare about?

Frightmare is a Horror/Thriller English-language film. 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.

When was Frightmare released?

Frightmare was released on November 5, 1974. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. The film was produced by Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd..

Who stars in Frightmare?

Frightmare stars Rupert Davies, Sheila Keith, Deborah Fairfax and Paul Greenwood. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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