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

Where can I watch Frightmare in the US?

Frightmare streams on FlixFling, IndieFlix, Troma NOW, and 1 more, is free on Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Frightmare?

Frightmare runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is Frightmare suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19741h 28mHorror / Thriller

Frightmare

Name: Frightmare
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1974-11-05
Duration: 88 min

What terrifying craving made her kill... and kill... and kill...

In 1957, Dorothy and Edmund Yates were committed to an institution for the criminally insane, she for acts of murder and cannibalism and he for covering up her crimes. Fifteen years later, they are pronounced fit for society and released. However, in Dorothy's case the doctors may have jumped the gun a bit. Edmund and eldest daughter, Jackie, try to discover just how far Mother's bloodlust has taken her. Meanwhile, youngest daughter Debbie begins to explore the crazy roots of her family tree as fully as possible.

TMDB audience score

Based on 73 votes

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Availability in the US

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Frightmare at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 4 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: FlixFling, IndieFlix, Troma NOW, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 73 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Frightmare tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with FlixFling, IndieFlix, Troma NOW, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 73 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Frightmare

Is Frightmare scary?: MyCinema has not rated Frightmare for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Frightmare in the US?: Frightmare streams on FlixFling, IndieFlix, Troma NOW, and 1 more, is free on Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Frightmare?: Frightmare runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is Frightmare suitable for kids?: Frightmare 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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