

Frightmare
1974-11-05 · 88 min · ★ 6.4
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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- Directors
- Pete Walker
- Production companies
- Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rupert DaviesEdmund Yates
Sheila KeithDorothy Yates
Deborah FairfaxJackie Yates
Paul GreenwoodGraham Heller
Leo GennDr. Lytell
Gerald FloodMatthew Laurence
Edward KalinskiAlec Marini
David McGillivrayDoctor (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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