Frightmare

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

Jul 1 1975 R 1h 28m
Horror

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.

Plot

Edmund and Dorothy Yates are freed after fifteen years in an asylum. Edmund covers up for his wife who is a murderer and a cannibal and Dorothy's daughter Debbie and stepdaughter Jackie, who live apart from them, may or may not have inherited her appetites. Dorothy has started to kill again...

Written by

David McGillivray, Pete Walker

Directed by

Pete Walker

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd.

Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

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2,822
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
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