Frightmare
What terrifying craving made her kill... and kill... and kill...
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
1974-11-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
67
Vote Average
6.4
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
Trisha Mortimer
Lillian
Pamela Fairbrother
Delia
Edward Kalinski
Alec Marini
David McGillivray
Doctor (uncredited)
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