Name: Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1972
Rating: 61.5
Cast: Shelley Winters, Mark Lester, Chloe Franks, Ralph Richardson, Lionel Jeffries

About

She's Taking a STAB at Motherhood!

A demented widow lures unsuspecting children into her mansion in a bizarre "Hansel and Gretel" twist.

DNA

Genres: Psychological Thriller Gothic Horror Black Comedy
Mood: DarkHumorousSuspensefulMacabreUnsettlingShockingDisturbingSinister
Themes: SurvivalFamily DysfunctionIdentity CrisisGreedBetrayalLove And Obsession
Plot: Uncovering Hidden TruthsPsychological ManipulationMurder MysteryMysterious DisappearanceFamily SecretsUnreliable NarratorIsolated MansionSinister Characters
Pacing: Fast-PacedIncreasing SuspenseSlow Build
Narrative: Nonlinear Narrative
Dialog: Rhetorical QuestionsPoetic Language
Character Types: Anti-HeroInnocentVillainMastermind
Humor: WordplayDark Humor
Time: Past Era
Place: Small TownSecluded EstateGothic Mansion
Cinematic Style: Surreal ImageryUse Of ShadowsGothic ImageryHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesGothic ArchitectureColor-Coded Costumes

Related Movies

Related TV Shows

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Curtis Harrington, Desmond Dickinson, Colin M. Brewer

Produced by:

Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson, Jimmy Sangster

Composed by:

Kenneth V. Jones

Cast

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Forrest

Mark Lester

Christopher Coombs

Chloe Franks

Katy Coombs

Ralph Richardson

Mr. Benton

Lionel Jeffries

Police Insp. Willoughby

Hugh Griffith

Mr. Harrison, The Pigman

Rosalie Crutchley

Miss Henley

Pat Heywood

Dr. Mason

Judy Cornwell

Clarine

Michael Gothard

Albie

Marianne Stone

Miss Wilcox

Dorian Healy

Reggie Pike (uncredited)

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Ratings

Where to Watch

About

DNA

Sequels and Prequels

Crew

Cast

Media

We use cookies