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Frightmare poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.0 / 100
1974·Horror / Thriller·1h 28m

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.

Above the Line
Pete Walker·DirectorDavid McGillivray·ScreenplayPete Walker·StoryPeter Jessop·Director of PhotographyStanley Myers·Original Music ComposerRobert C. Dearberg·Editor
Cast
Rupert Davies·Edmund YatesSheila Keith·Dorothy YatesDeborah Fairfax·Jackie YatesPaul Greenwood·Graham HellerKim Butcher·Debbie YatesLeo Genn·Dr. LytellGerald Flood·Matthew LaurenceFiona Curzon·MerleJohn Yule·RobinTrisha Mortimer·Lillian
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Pete Walker·Director
Writing· 2
David McGillivray·ScreenplayPete Walker·Story
Camera· 1
Peter Jessop·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert C. Dearberg·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Stanley Myers·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Chris Burke·Art DirectionGeorge Partleton·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Tony Tenser·Executive ProducerPete Walker·Producer
By the Numbers
72.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#941408
#A3B85B
Mood
Horror, Terror
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a grotesque, green-skinned figure with wild hair, holding a power drill with a bloody, spade-like attachment. The figure's face is con”

horror
Key Elements
DrillBlood
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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