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Meatcleaver Massacre

  • 1976
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
3.6/10
704
YOUR RATING
Meatcleaver Massacre (1976)
Horror

When a professor specializing in ancient rites and rituals is attacked and his family killed by four of his students, he summons an evil spirit to hunt down the attackers and avenge his fami... Read allWhen a professor specializing in ancient rites and rituals is attacked and his family killed by four of his students, he summons an evil spirit to hunt down the attackers and avenge his family.When a professor specializing in ancient rites and rituals is attacked and his family killed by four of his students, he summons an evil spirit to hunt down the attackers and avenge his family.

  • Directors
    • Evan Lee
    • Edward D. Wood Jr.
  • Writers
    • Keith Burns
    • Ray Atherton
    • Miklos Gyulai
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Larry Justin
    • J. Arthur Craig
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.6/10
    704
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Evan Lee
      • Edward D. Wood Jr.
    • Writers
      • Keith Burns
      • Ray Atherton
      • Miklos Gyulai
    • Stars
      • Christopher Lee
      • Larry Justin
      • J. Arthur Craig
    • 18User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • On-Screen Narrator
    Larry Justin
    • Mason Harrue
    J. Arthur Craig
    • Detective Wexler
    James Habif
    • Professor Cantrell
    Robert Clark
    • Sean Allen
    Doug Senior
    Doug Senior
    • Dirk Kramer
    Bob Mead
    • Phil Jones
    Alisa Beaton
    • Darlene
    Pat Nagel
    • Sean's Girlfriend
    Woody Wise
    Woody Wise
    • Doctor
    Paul Kelleher
    Paul Kelleher
    • Detective Shaye
    Undine Hampton
    • Mrs. Cantrell
    Lisette Kremer
    • Tina Cantrell
    • (as Lisette Kramer)
    Doug Ely
    • Roddy Cantrell
    Maria Arnold
    • Patty
    • (as Natasha)
    Carol Silverman
    • 2nd Girl in Massage Parlour
    Dawna Walden
    • 3rd Girl in Massage Parlour
    John DeRose
    • Massage Parlour Bouncer
    • Directors
      • Evan Lee
      • Edward D. Wood Jr.(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Keith Burns
      • Ray Atherton
      • Miklos Gyulai
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    • Trivia
      Sir Christopher Lee has said that he had no idea he was appearing in this movie. He said that he was hired by a different producer to narrate a different movie, and that the producer apparently sold Lee's footage, without his permission, to the producers of this movie, who then advertised it as "starring Christopher Lee". He initiated legal action against this movie's producers, but withdrew it when he was advised that it would be a long, drawn-out and expensive procedure.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Cantrell: Here ya go Poopers, don't eat my flowers

    • Connections
      Featured in Celluloid Bloodbath: More Prevues from Hell (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Rock a Rolla
      by Joe Azarello

    User reviews18

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    1/10
    Dumb and boring... a dangerous combination for the viewer
    After watching this trash, and wondering where the meatcleaver comes into play, HINT: It doesn't. This is a lamely acted, poorly directed with some dull sfx about a crippled occult professor who summons up a celtic demon to get revenge on the gang of pinheads (all white if anyone is interested) who murdered his wife, son and daughter (interestingly enough, she isn't assaulted in any way other than sliced up-poor effects). Just terrible in every single way. Not worth watching. And the version I saw didn't have the Christopher Lee narration. A positive for the memory of the late actor. Avoid this unless you can't sleep!
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    • mhorg2018
    • Jun 23, 2022

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cantrell's Messiah
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production company
      • Sanrio Company
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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