Overview

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.

Cast

Rupert Davies, Sheila Keith, Deborah Fairfax, Paul Greenwood, Kim Butcher, Leo Genn, Gerald Flood, Fiona Curzon

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What is "Frightmare" about?

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.

When was "Frightmare" released?

Frightmare was released in 1974.

Who stars in "Frightmare"?

The cast includes Rupert Davies, Sheila Keith, Deborah Fairfax, Paul Greenwood.

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