Scream Bloody Murder (1973)

A disturbed boy kills his father with his farm tractor and his arm is mangled in the process. He's taken to a mental hospital where he's outfitted with a hook to replace his lost hand and, ... See full summary »

Director:

Marc B. Ray

Writers:

Larry Alexander (screenplay), Marc B. Ray (screenplay)

Stars:

Fred Holbert, Leigh Mitchell, Robert Knox

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Fred Holbert	...	Matthew
Leigh Mitchell	...	Vera / Daisy Parsons
Robert Knox	...	Mack Parsons
Ron Bastone	...	Sailor
Suzette Hamilton	...	Brenda
Willey Reynolds	...	Lex (as Wiley Reynolds)
A. Maana Tanelah	...	Bridey-Lee
Florence Lea	...	Helen Anatole
Angus Scrimm	...	Dr. Epstein (as Rory Guy)
Cecil Reddick	...	Mr. Simpson
Gloria Earl	...	Mrs. Simpson
J.M. Jones	...	Young Matthew
Norman	...	Candy Seller
Rob Max	...	Matthew's Father
Winnifred	...	The Dog

Storyline

A disturbed boy kills his father with his farm tractor and his arm is mangled in the process. He's taken to a mental hospital where he's outfitted with a hook to replace his lost hand and, years later, he's eventually released from the asylum. He returns home to find his mother has remarried, which sets him off on a murderous rampage.

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Plot Keywords:

tractor | mental hospital | purse snatcher | topless female nudity | hit on the head with a rock | 

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Taglines:

Matthew Takes Up Where Manson Left Off!

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

February 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Matthew

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alan Roberts Productions, First American Films, University Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Crest)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed in 1971.

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Quotes

Vera: People belong where they belong. I'm an amateur painter who turns tricks to make the rent. That's where I belong.

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Connections

Featured in Twisted Sex Vol. 6

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Soundtracks

"Matthew's Theme"
by Don Bagley

User Reviews

One of The More Funny Slashers

Scream Bloody Murder is quite an interesting film. Interesting in that it has zero logic and is quite humorous. If you can prepare yourself for a really bad movie you could easily enjoy this movie.

The movie starts with a young boy named Matthew and his Father working on the farm. Matthew decides for no reason whatsoever that his Father would look better dead. So, he jumps into a tractor and runs his Father over. After he kills his Father he jumps off of the movie tractor and has his hand crushed by one of the wheels. Matthew is sent to a psychiatric hospital and has to have a hook placed where his hand was. Matthew is released years later and returns home to find that his Mother has remarried and has moved on with her life. Well, Matthew doesn't like this very much and kills his Mother and her new Husband. From here on in Matthew leaves town and starts somewhat of a killing spree until he meets with a prostitute named Vera. He kidnaps Vera and forces her to do whatever he wants. Until the climax of the film, what will happen?

This is truly one of those movies that needs to be seen to be believed. It is quite off the wall and ridiculous at times. The first half of the movie is great as you should get quite a laugh out of it. The second half of the film is a little bit slow, but has a great ending. Look for a very early appearance from Angus Scrimm from the Phantasm series. 6/10