Scream Bloody Murder (1973): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Scream Bloody Murder is a 1973 crime horror film directed by Marc B. Ray, starring Fred Holbert as Matthew, Robert Knox and Leigh Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Artiflix and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and FlixFling.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Marc B. Ray
- Original language
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English - Studio
- University Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scream Bloody Murder About?
The premise of Scream Bloody Murder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After killing his father with a farm tractor, a young man loses his hand, which is replaced by a hook while he is confined in a mental institution. Years later he is released, returns home to discover his mother has remarried, and embarks on a violent murderous rampage, forcing anyone who crosses his path to fight for survival.
Scream Bloody Murder Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kidnapped woman
- female tied up
- tied to a bed
- arm injury
- hook
- woman bound to a bed
- bondage
- bound to a bed
- woman tied to a bed
- damsel in distress
- abduction
- woman tied to a chair
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- undressing
- stripping
- teenage protagonist
- woman bound and gagged
- tied feet
- oedipus complex
- female topless nudity
- hook for a hand
- tied up while barefoot
- tied to a chair
- bound and gagged
- murdered with a meat cleaver
- murder spree
- psycho killer
- psychopathic killer
- sadism
- child murderer
- son murders father
- release from a mental institution
- released from a mental hospital
- patronizing
- boy
- little boy
- farm
- farmer
- younger version of character
- newlywed couple
- sadistic violence
- one armed man
- loss of arm
- prosthetic arm
- widow
- flashback
- handheld camera
- violent boy
- violent child
- screaming man
- scream
Where to Watch Scream Bloody Murder
Stream it on Artiflix and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Scream Bloody Murder Cast & Characters
Fred Holbert leads the cast as Matthew, with Robert Knox as Mack Parsons and Leigh Mitchell as Vera / Daisy Parsons. Directed by Marc B. Ray; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marc B. Ray
- Fred Holbert as Matthew
- Robert Knox as Mack Parsons
- Leigh Mitchell as Vera / Daisy Parsons
- Ron Bastone as Sailor
Also Starring in Scream Bloody Murder
· 8 more- Angus Scrimm Dr. Epstein
- Cecil Reddick Mr. Simpson
- Suzette Hamilton Brenda
- Willey Reynolds Lex
- A. Maana Tanelah Bridey Lee
- Florence Lea Helen Anatole
- Gloria Earl Mrs. Simpson
- J.M. Jones Young Mathew
Scream Bloody Murder Plot Summary
What happens in Scream Bloody Murder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Matthew Fred Holbert is a boy whose life is brutally shaped by a tragedy: as his father works on a tractor, the boy accidentally starts it and fatally injures his father, while his own left hand is mangled in the process. This traumatic event lands him in a psychiatric hospital, where doctors replace his ruined limb with a hook. Eighteen years later, Matthew is released and returns home to find that in his absence his mother has married a neighbor, Mack Parsons, Robert Knox. The new family setup unsettles him, and he wrestles with disturbing, incestuous feelings toward his mother even as he recoils from sex. In a furious act born of jealousy and rage, he murders Mack Parsons with an axe.
Full summary
The whole story of Scream Bloody Murder, scene by scene
Scream Bloody Murder Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Scream Bloody Murder.
Cars in Scream Bloody Murder
7 cars on screen, including the 1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 and the 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Important role -
1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Important role -
Caterpillar D-Series Minor role -
1957 Ford F-100 Minor role
Scream Bloody Murder Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “The Captive Female” and “Claw of Terror”.
- Also known as
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- The Captive Female
- Claw of Terror
- Matthew
- Blutbad des Schreckens
- Vražedný vřískot
- Asesino sangriento
- 尖叫血腥谋杀
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Scream Bloody Murder FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Scream Bloody Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scream Bloody Murder?
Scream Bloody Murder runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Scream Bloody Murder released?
Scream Bloody Murder was released on February 20, 1973.
Who directed Scream Bloody Murder?
Scream Bloody Murder was directed by Marc B. Ray.
Who is in the cast of Scream Bloody Murder?
Scream Bloody Murder stars Fred Holbert as Matthew, Robert Knox as Mack Parsons and Leigh Mitchell as Vera / Daisy Parsons, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch Scream Bloody Murder?
In the US, Scream Bloody Murder is streaming on Artiflix, Cineverse and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).
Does Scream Bloody Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. Scream Bloody Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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