Frightmare

Even though the result is a mixed bag, this seemingly strange combination of old and new horror styles makes Frightmare worth a look anyway.

Frightmare (1983) 2010

What is so interesting about Frightmare is that it tries to bridge the gap from Gothic-tinged Hammer horror think fog-shrouded cemeteries, genteel-looking old men in Dracula capes, damsels in distress with the kids-being-stalked-by-an-unstoppable-killer slasher formula.

Frightmare (1983) 2010

Frightmare – A pretty decent British movie from 1974 about a cannabalistic mother and those in her family trying to protect her.

Frightmare (1974) 2010

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Frightmare (1983) 2010

Not to be confused with the 1974 English cannibal film of the same name, Frightmare (aka The Horror Star) is the story of recently deceased horror veteran Conrad Radzoff (Ferdinand Mayne) who claims that death will be his best performance yet!

Frightmare (1983) 2010

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Frightmare (1974) 2010

Frightmare has a lot of issues and I think it would have a lot of problems connecting with horror fans today.

Frightmare (1983) 2010

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Burnt Offerings (1976) 2010

It seems that the issues of the perverted family and/or killer kids has been a staple for horror films for years The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Frightmare, Children of the Corn the more recent Eden Lake – review, but Mum & Dad really hits a raw nerve with its grim tone and its “real” aspect.

Mum & Dad (2009) 2009

You've already missed NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD's 40th at the AFI Dallas International Film Festival's Texas Frightmare Weekend this past February but Hollywood's Egyptian Theater is planning an undead do for Friday, April 25th, at midnight... and there's even a website devoted specifically to this cinematic milestone.

Fear at 40 Arbogast 2008