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

Frightmare (1974)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Pete Walker
  • Profile picture of Rupert Davies
    Edmund Yates Rupert Davies
  • Profile picture of Sheila Keith
    Dorothy Yates Sheila Keith
  • Profile picture of Deborah Fairfax
    Jackie Yates Deborah Fairfax
  • Profile picture of Paul Greenwood
    Graham Heller Paul Greenwood
  • Profile picture of Leo Genn
    Dr. Lytell Leo Genn
  • Profile picture of Gerald Flood
    Matthew Laurence Gerald Flood
  • Profile picture of Edward Kalinski
    Alec Marini Edward Kalinski
  • Profile picture of David McGillivray
    Doctor (uncredited) David McGillivray

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Keywords

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