
Mardi Gras Massacre (1978)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 37min
- Horror
- 11 Aug 1978 (USA)
- Movie
Police try to capture someone who is commiting ritual murders of women during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
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Cast
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Curt Dawson | ... |
Detective Sergeant Frank Abraham
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Gwen Arment | ... |
Sherry
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William Metzo | ... |
John
(as Bill Metzo)
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Laura Misch Owens | ... |
Shirley Anderson
(as Laura Misch)
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Cathryn Lacey | ... |
Dancer with Monk
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Nancy Dancer | ... |
19-y-o Dancer
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Butch Benit | ... |
Sam the Barman
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Wayne Mack | ... |
Police Captain
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Ronald Tanet | ... |
Detective Sergeant Mayer
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Donn Davison | ... |
Dr. Lewis the Antiquities Expert (uncredited)
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John Klisavage | ... |
Man in Tuxedo with Sherry (uncredited)
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Directed by
Jack Weis |
Written by
Jack Weis | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
John Stimac Jr. | ... | associate producer |
Jack Weis | ... | producer |
Music by
Dennis Coffey | ||
Mike Theodore |
Cinematography by
Jack McGowan | ||
Don Piel | ||
Jack Weis |
Makeup Department
Albert Louis Brown | ... | makeup artist (as Albert Brown Jr.) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Lee Brown | ... | first assistant director |
Glenn Stewart | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
Merlyn Huguet | ... | props |
Sound Department
Rick Wigginton | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
Michael Nahay | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
Paul Decorte | ... | gaffer (as Paul De Corte) |
Doyle Smith | ... | assistant camera |
Julian Wilson | ... | assistant camera |
Location Management
Tony Stimac | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
Denise Canter | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Omni Capital Releasing (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- VCII Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- 88 Films (2023) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Code Red DVD (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Code Red DVD (2016) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Jef Films International (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Market Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (USA import)
- Midnight Video (1982) (United States) (VHS)
- Severin Films (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The B Stream (2024) (World-wide) (video) (streaming)
- VCII Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS) (also 1987)
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Other Companies
- Westbound Records (music supplied by)
Storyline
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Taglines | Name: Nancy Dancer. Measurements: 38/24/36. Born: Gary, Ind. 12/21/58. Died: N.O, LA. 2/13/78. ... and that was only the Beginning. See more » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | The film was listed as one of the DPP's 72 video nasties in the UK and even made the final list of 39 official titles for prosecution. It was finally released in January 2023 by 88 Films, 45 years after its original release. See more » |
Goofs | Just before the scene changes after the first sacrifice scene, the victim clearly starts moving and opens her mouth to breathe. This is after she remains motionless once her heart is removed. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 2 (1996). See more » |
Soundtracks | High on Love See more » |
Quotes |
John:
Good evening, ladies. I'm new in the city, and I'm looking for something... different! Sherry: Well, if you've gor the money, you can buy anything you want; of all sizes, colors if the price is right. John: Well, as I said, I'm looking for something... special, and I'm very willing to pay for it. [shows a wad of bills] Amer: Hum! For that kind of money, you may buy anything you want. John: Tell me... Out of all the ladies in this bar tonight, who do you think is the most... evil? Sherry: Evil? [pause, looking round] Sherry: The most evil without a doubt is... Shirley. John: Then, it's her I want. See more » |