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title: "Meatcleaver Massacre"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/meatcleaver-massacre-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 119170
imdb_id: "tt0076380"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "R"
---

# Meatcleaver Massacre (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/meatcleaver-massacre-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Meatcleaver Massacre" (1977).
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Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc.
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Title: Meatcleaver Massacre
Year: 1977 (also mentions 1976 in one source, but 1977 is the main one)
Genre: Horror, American slasher, occult film.
Directors: Keith Burns and Ed Wood (credited to the pseudonymous Evan Lee).
Cast: Christopher Lee, Larry Justin, J. Arthur Craig.
Runtime: 1h 25m.
Rating: R.
Release Date (US): 03/01/1977.
Plot points:
A college professor's wife, son, and daughter are butchered by four crazed killers.
The killers are described as disgruntled students.
The professor is left permanently disabled.
From his hospital deathbed, he invokes the power of the occult/a Gaelic demon for revenge.
He gets the revenge he sought.

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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Shudder | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward D. Wood Jr., Keith Burns
- **Networks / Studios**: Sanrio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christopher Lee** as *On-Screen Narrator*
- **Larry Justin** as *Mason Harrue*
- **J. Arthur Craig** as *Detective Wexler*
- **Bob Mead** as *Phil Jones*
- **James Habif** as *Professor Cantrell*
- **Robert Clark** as *Sean Allen*
- **Doug Senior** as *Dirk Kramer*
- **Alisa Beaton** as *Darlene*
- **Paul Kelleher** as *Detective Shaye*
- **Maria Arnold** as *Patty*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Meatcleaver Massacre online?
Meatcleaver Massacre is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Meatcleaver Massacre worth watching?
Meatcleaver Massacre holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Meatcleaver Massacre and when was it released?
Meatcleaver Massacre is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1977. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Meatcleaver Massacre?
Meatcleaver Massacre was directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., Keith Burns.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Meatcleaver Massacre — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/119170)
- [Meatcleaver Massacre - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meatcleaver_Massacre)
- [Meatcleaver Massacre (1977) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/119170-meatcleaver-massacre/cast)
- [Meatcleaver Massacre (1976) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076380/fullcredits/)
- [Meatcleaver Massacre Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/meatcleaver-massacre/20039676/credits/)
- [Meatcleaver Massacre (1977) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/meatcleaver-massacre/credits)

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