Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

1981·Movie
1h 36min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic715.9Rotten Tomatoes–53%

Where to watch

AMC+HooplaShudderNight Flight+Eternal Family

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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

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.
Psychological HorrorFamily ObsessionOedipal ThemesMurder MysteryThrillerHomosexual PanicIntense SuspenseDark Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
William Asher, James Charleston, Don Yorkshire
Written by:
Steve Briemer, Alan Jay Glueckman, Alan Jay Glueckman
Produced by:
Eugene Mazzola, Eugene Mazzola, Steve Briemer
Composed by:
Val Kuklowsky, Art Names, Bruce Langhorne

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

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Where can I stream Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker legally?

AMC+HooplaShudderNight Flight+Eternal FamilyFawesomeFull MoonTubi TV

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker is included with a subscription to AMC+, Shudder, Night Flight+, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?

1 h 36 min

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?

Critics71
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker higher (71) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker use?

Police Are UselessEvery Car Is a PintoVillainous IncestTampering with Food and DrinkLove Makes You CrazyLuke, I Am Your FatherHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayFan DisserviceKnight TemplarRabid CopImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceDeceased Parents Are the Bestand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker, including Police Are Useless, Every Car Is a Pinto, Villainous Incest.

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