Mardi Gras Massacre
“...and that was only the beginning.”
Synopsis
Police try to capture someone who is commiting ritual murders of women during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
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Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) Highlights!
Type: Teaser • Published 2020-07-22
Top Cast
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Curt Dawson
Detective Sergeant Frank Abraham
Gwen Arment
Sherry
William Metzo
John (as Bill Metzo)
Laura Misch Owens
Shirley Anderson
Cathryn Lacey
Dancer with Monk
Nancy Dancer
19-y-o Dancer
Butch Benit
Sam the Barman
Wayne Mack
Police Captain
Ronald Tanet
Detective Sergeant Mayer
Donn Davison
Dr. Lewis the Antiquities Expert (uncredited)
John Klisavage
Man in Tuxedo with Sherry (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 16, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Weis
- Original Score
- Mike Theodore, Dennis Coffey
- Original Title
- Mardi Gras Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Weis
Jack Weis
Mike Theodore, Dennis Coffey
Don Piel, Jack Weis, Jack McGowan
Jack Weis
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Theodore
Original Music Composer
Don Piel
Director of Photography
Jack Weis
Director of Photography
Jack Weis
Producer
Dennis Coffey
Original Music Composer
Jack McGowan
Director of Photography
Jack Weis
Writer
Jack Weis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mardi Gras Massacre
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What is Mardi Gras Massacre about?
Police try to capture someone who is commiting ritual murders of women during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Who directed Mardi Gras Massacre?
Mardi Gras Massacre was directed by Jack Weis.
Who stars in Mardi Gras Massacre?
The principal cast of Mardi Gras Massacre includes Curt Dawson, Gwen Arment, William Metzo, Laura Misch Owens, Cathryn Lacey.
When was Mardi Gras Massacre released and how long is it?
Mardi Gras Massacre was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Mardi Gras Massacre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mardi Gras Massacre was composed by Mike Theodore, Dennis Coffey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mardi Gras Massacre?
Mardi Gras Massacre holds official age classifications: AU: RC; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).