Frightmare (1974)
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.
Director:
Pete Walker
Writer:
David McGillivray
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Rupert Davies as Edmund Yates |
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Sheila Keith as Dorothy Yates |
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Deborah Fairfax as Jackie Yates |
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Paul Greenwood as Graham Heller |
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Kim Butcher as Debbie Yates |
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Leo Genn as Dr. Lytell |
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Gerald Flood as Matthew Laurence |
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Fiona Curzon as Merle |
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John Yule as Robin |
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Trisha Mortimer as Lillian |
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Pamela Fairbrother as Delia |
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Edward Kalinski as Alec Marini |
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David McGillivray as Doctor (uncredited) |
| Sound | Stanley Myers | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Pete Walker | Story |
| Production | Pete Walker | Producer |
| Directing | Pete Walker | Director |
| Writing | David McGillivray | Screenplay |
| Production | Tony Tenser | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | George Partleton | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Peter Jessop | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Robert C. Dearberg | Editor |
| Art | Chris Burke | Art Direction |