---
title: "Drive-In Massacre"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/drive-in-massacre-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30833
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 74
community_rating: 4.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Drive-In Massacre (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/drive-in-massacre-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Drive-In Massacre is a film first released in 1976. Catalogued under Mystery, Horror. Produced and broadcast by S.A.M. Productions, Dimension Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sword-wielding killer stalks a rural drive‑in, and detectives race to stop the bloodshed."

### Why Watch
- Classic 1970s horror atmosphere
- Detectives’ tense pursuit of a relentless killer
- The sword adds a distinctive weapon edge

### Caveats & Content Note
- Abrupt, unresolved ending
- R rating signals graphic violence
- Tone & Suitability: The film features graphic murders and a bleak, unsettling tone, making it suitable for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slasher, gritty, creepy, low-budget

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stu Segall
- **Networks / Studios**: S.A.M. Productions, Dimension Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John F. Goff** as *Det. Mike Leary*
- **Steve Vincent** as *Police Psychologist*
- **Douglas Gudbye** as *Germy*
- **Verkina Flower** as *Girl in Warehouse*
- **Robert E. Pearson** as *Austin Johnson*
- **Catherine Barkley** as *Kathy*
- **Norman Sheridan** as *Orville Ingleson*
- **John Alderman** as *Jim*
- **Jacqueline Giroux** as *Arlene*
- **Bruce Kimball** as *Det. John Koch*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main setting of the film?
The story takes place at a rural drive‑in theater in California.

### Q: Who are the protagonists?
Two police detectives are assigned to track down the serial killer.

### Q: What weapon does the killer use?
The murderer attacks victims with a sword.

### Q: How does the film end?
It ends abruptly with on‑screen text indicating similar killings at other drive‑ins and the killer’s identity remains unknown.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The movie is rated R, reflecting its graphic violence and mature content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Drive-In Massacre — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30833)
- [Drive-In Massacre - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive-In_Massacre)
- [Drive in Massacre (1976) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/46409-drive-in-massacre)

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