Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker scary?

MyCinema has not rated Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker in the US?

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 8 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker suitable for kids?

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19811h 36mThriller / Horror

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

Name: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: 1981-11-20
Duration: 96 min

She was lonely. He was all she had. No one would take him from her…and live.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 167 votes

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Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 36m

At 1h 36m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Horror

TMDB files it under thriller and horror.

US availability

11 subscriptions · 4 free · 5 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 11 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 8 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 167 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 36m.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 8 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 167 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker scary?: MyCinema has not rated Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker in the US?: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 8 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Philo, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker suitable for kids?: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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