What is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?
Topic: Film "Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker" (1981). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Release date
- Nov 20, 1981
- Genres
- Thriller, Horror
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
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Title: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker.
Year: 1981.
Release Date: 11/20/1981 (US).
Genres: Thriller and Horror.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Director: William Asher.
Cast: Jimmy McNichol, Susan Tyrrell, Bo Svenson, Marcia Lewis.
Plot: Cheryl is rejected by her lover. The only man left in her life is her orphaned nephew, Billy, whom she raised as her own son. She will stop at nothing to keep him. When plans misfire, she enters an insane frenzy causing death to those who interfere. An investigating detective believes Billy is the killer and tries to prove it. The film is described as a nightmarish twist on the classic Oedipus story involving madness and fanaticism.
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Should you watch it?
“A protective aunt descends into a murderous frenzy to keep her orphaned nephew by her side.”
- Features a compelling, central performance by Susan Tyrrell as the obsessed aunt.
- Offers a unique, dark twist on the classic Oedipus story.
- Provides a quintessential example of 1980s American exploitation cinema.
- The film's intense, frantic tone and exploitation themes may not appeal to viewers seeking traditional horror tropes.
Watch it if you enjoy dark, character-driven horror films that explore extreme obsession and family dysfunction.
This film features a frantic and intense tone with themes of madness and violence, suitable for adult audiences interested in exploitation cinema.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is considered a notable example of 1981 exploitation horror, particularly for those interested in intense psychological character studies.
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How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.
Is this part of a series?
No, it is a standalone feature film and not part of an episodic series.
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