
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker(1981)
“She was lonely. He was all she had. No one would take him from her…and live.”
Overview
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.
Director
William Asher
Studio
Royal American Pictures
Cast

Jimmy McNichol
as Billy Lynch

Susan Tyrrell
as Aunt Cheryl

Bo Svenson
as Detective Joe Carlson

Julia Duffy
as Julie

Marcia Lewis
as Margie

Steve Eastin
as Coach Tom Landers

Britt Leach
as Sgt. Cook
Caskey Swaim
as Phil Brody
Cooper Neal
as Frank

Bill Paxton
as Eddie
Kay Kimler
as Anna Lynch
Gary Baxley
as Bill Lynch, Sr.
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Royal American Pictures • S2D Associates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?▼
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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 and released in 1981. It is a thriller, horror film.
How long is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?▼
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?▼
The cast of Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker includes Jimmy McNichol as Billy Lynch, Susan Tyrrell as Aunt Cheryl, Bo Svenson as Detective Joe Carlson, Julia Duffy as Julie, Marcia Lewis as Margie and more.
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