Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
“She was lonely. He was all she had. No one would take him from her…and live.”
Synopsis
Rejected by her lover, the only man left in Cheryl's life is the orphaned nephew she has raised as her own son. She'll stop at nothing to keep Billy with her. When her plans misfire, she is swept up into an insane frenzy that means death to anyone who comes between her and her obsession. But the investigating detective is convinced that Billy is the real killer - and determined to prove it. Madness and fanaticism work together to drag all concerned into a terrifying vortex of blood-letting that adds a nightmarish twist to the classic Oedipus story.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Asher
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Briemer, Alan Jay Glueckman, Boon Collins
- Original Score
- Bruce Langhorne
- Original Title
- Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Royal American Pictures, S2D Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Asher
Steve Briemer, Alan Jay Glueckman, Boon Collins
Bruce Langhorne
Jan de Bont, Robbie Greenberg
Ted Nicolaou
Steve Briemer, Richard Carrothers, Dennis Hennessy
Department Leadership Roster
William Asher
Director
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Tommy J. Huff
Stunt Coordinator
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Steve Briemer
Screenplay
Alan Jay Glueckman
Screenplay
Boon Collins
Screenplay
Ted Nicolaou
Editor
Steve Briemer
Producer
Bruce Langhorne
Original Music Composer
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker about?
Rejected by her lover, the only man left in Cheryl's life is the orphaned nephew she has raised as her own son. She'll stop at nothing to keep Billy with her. When her plans misfire, she is swept up into an insane frenzy that means death to anyone who comes between her and her obsession. But the investigating detective is convinced that Billy is the real killer - and determined to prove it. Madness and fanaticism work together to drag all concerned into a terrifying vortex of blood-letting that adds a nightmarish twist to the classic Oedipus story.
Who directed Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker was directed by William Asher.
Who stars in Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?
The principal cast of Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker includes Jimmy McNichol, Susan Tyrrell, Bo Svenson, Julia Duffy, Marcia Lewis.
When was Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker released and how long is it?
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker was composed by Bruce Langhorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).