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Frightmare

United Kingdom

R
1974-11-05(GB)
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Horror,
Thriller
▪ 1h-28m

64^%

User
Score

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

Overview

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.

Pete WalkerDirector
Stanley MyersOriginal Music Composer
David McGillivrayScreenplay
George PartletonMakeup Artist
Tony TenserExecutive Producer
Pete WalkerProducer

Top Billed Cast

Rupert Davies

Edmund Yates

Sheila Keith

Dorothy Yates

Deborah Fairfax

Jackie Yates

Paul Greenwood

Graham Heller

Kim Butcher

Debbie Yates

Leo Genn

Dr. Lytell

Gerald Flood

Matthew Laurence

Fiona Curzon

Merle

John Yule

Robin

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A review by John Chard

5.0

Written by John Chard on 2024-05-16

Ghastly, Ghoulish, Grotty & Gory. Frightmare is directed by Pete Walker who also co-writes the screenplay with David McGillivray. It stars Rupert Davies, Shelia Keith, Deborah Fairfax, Paul Greenwood and Kim Butcher. Music is by Stanley Myers and cinematography by Peter Jessop. Edmund and Dorothy Yates ...

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