
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.Status: | Released (1974-11-05) |
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Screen: | David McGillivray, Pete Walker |
Productions: | Peter Walker (Heritage) Ltd. |
Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
Spoken Languages: | English |

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Casts
- 74689: Rupert Davies - Edmund Yates
- 120484: Sheila Keith - Dorothy Yates
- 120485: Deborah Fairfax - Jackie Yates
- 120486: Paul Greenwood - Graham Heller
- 120487: Kim Butcher - Debbie Yates
- 29655: Leo Genn - Dr. Lytell
- 200911: Gerald Flood - Matthew Laurence
Crews
- 120493: Pete Walker - Director - Directing
- 40150: Stanley Myers - Original Music Composer - Sound
- 107002: David McGillivray - Screenplay - Writing
- 38060: George Partleton - Makeup Artist - Costume & Make-Up
- 69559: Tony Tenser - Executive Producer - Production
- 120493: Pete Walker - Producer - Production
- 120493: Pete Walker - Story - Writing
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Reviews
John Chard
Review text:
Ghastly, Ghoulish, Grotty & Gory. Frightmare is directed by Pete Walker who also co-writes the screenplay with David McGillivray. It stars Rupert Davies, Shelia Keith, Deborah Fairfax, Paul Greenwood and Kim Butcher. Music is by Stanley Myers and cinematography by Peter Jesso ....
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