The Love Butcher (1975): Cast & Plot
The Love Butcher is a 1975 horror film directed by Don Jones and Mikel Angel, starring James Lemp as Caleb / Lester, Jeremiah Beecher and Robin Sherwood. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Don Jones and Mikel Angel
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Desert
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Love Butcher About?
The premise of The Love Butcher without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He Wants More Than Your Love follows the twisted tale of Caleb, whose suppressed rage spawns an alter‑ego called Lester. When Caleb is pushed beyond his limits, he abandons his former self, becomes Lester and launches a relentless vendetta against those who have wronged him, demanding more than just affection.
The Love Butcher Cast & Characters
James Lemp leads the cast as Caleb / Lester, with Jeremiah Beecher as Russell and Robin Sherwood as Sheila. Directed by Don Jones and Mikel Angel; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Don Jones
- Co-director Mikel Angel
- James Lemp as Caleb / Lester
- Jeremiah Beecher as Russell
- Robin Sherwood as Sheila
- Louis Ojena as Carl
Also Starring in The Love Butcher
· 4 more- Kay Neer Flo
- Richard Kennedy Don (as Edward Roehm)
- Marilyn Jones Lena
- John Parker Minister (as John Stoglin)
More from Don Jones and Mikel Angel
More films directed by Don Jones and Mikel Angel: Molly & The Ghost, Molly & The Ghost, Lethal Pursuit and Schoolgirls in Chains.
The Love Butcher Plot Summary
What happens in The Love Butcher from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Caleb is a lonely, physically crippled middle-aged gardener who tends the lawns of an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood. He moves through pristine streets and tidy houses with a quiet heaviness, cut off from those around him. He is tormented by a persistent delusion that his deceased brother, Lester, who was always more successful and attractive, still lives in his house and voices venomous judgments from the shadows.
Full summary
The whole story of The Love Butcher, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Love Butcher?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Caleb's profession?
Cars in The Love Butcher
27 cars on screen, including the 1970 Datsun 510 and the 1969 Fiat 850 Sport Spider.
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1970 Datsun 510 Important role -
1969 Fiat 850 Sport Spider Important role -
1972 Dodge Polara Minor role -
1971 Dodge Tradesman Minor role
The Love Butcher Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Schizophren” and “De sang-froid”.
- Also known as
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- Schizophren
- De sang-froid
- 爱的屠夫
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The Love Butcher FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Love Butcher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Love Butcher?
The Love Butcher runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Love Butcher released?
The Love Butcher was released on December 1, 1975.
Who directed The Love Butcher?
The Love Butcher was directed by Don Jones and Mikel Angel.
More films by Don Jones Who is in the cast of The Love Butcher?
The Love Butcher stars James Lemp as Caleb / Lester, Jeremiah Beecher as Russell and Robin Sherwood as Sheila, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Love Butcher have a post-credit scene?
No. The Love Butcher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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