Maxie
“...and the cannibals are waiting for you!”
Synopsis
When deaf-mute Maxie (K.T. Baumann) goes to work at the local butcher shop, she senses strange things are afoot. When she discovers the beloved town butcher (Vic Tayback) is getting his choicest cuts from the local morgue, she finds herself tangled in a web of deception, betrayal and bloody murder. Featuring incredible suspense and a chilling twist, The Butchers is a lost cannibal classic in the tradition of Silence of the Lambs and Cannibal! The Musical.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulmichel Mielche
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Turner, Paulmichel Mielche
- Original Title
- Maxie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulmichel Mielche
Leonard Turner, Paulmichel Mielche
Department Leadership Roster
Paulmichel Mielche
Director
Paulmichel Mielche
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxie
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What is Maxie about?
When deaf-mute Maxie (K.T. Baumann) goes to work at the local butcher shop, she senses strange things are afoot. When she discovers the beloved town butcher (Vic Tayback) is getting his choicest cuts from the local morgue, she finds herself tangled in a web of deception, betrayal and bloody murder. Featuring incredible suspense and a chilling twist, The Butchers is a lost cannibal classic in the tradition of Silence of the Lambs and Cannibal! The Musical.
Who directed Maxie?
Maxie was directed by Paulmichel Mielche.
Who stars in Maxie?
The principal cast of Maxie includes Vic Tayback, Talia Shire, K.T. Baumann, Morgan Upton, Ford Clay.
When was Maxie released and how long is it?
Maxie was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.