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Feature film — 1974

Frightmare (1974)

6.41h 28mHorror — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 74 votes.

Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.

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Director: Pete Walker

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Cast & crew

Rupert Davies as Edmund Yates

Rupert Davies

Edmund Yates

Sheila Keith as Dorothy Yates

Sheila Keith

Dorothy Yates

Deborah Fairfax as Jackie Yates

Deborah Fairfax

Jackie Yates

Paul Greenwood as Graham Heller

Paul Greenwood

Graham Heller

K

Kim Butcher

Debbie Yates

Leo Genn as Dr. Lytell

Leo Genn

Dr. Lytell

Gerald Flood as Matthew Laurence

Gerald Flood

Matthew Laurence

F

Fiona Curzon

Merle

J

John Yule

Robin

T

Trisha Mortimer

Lillian

P

Pamela Fairbrother

Delia

Edward Kalinski as Alec Marini

Edward Kalinski

Alec Marini

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