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She's Taking a STAB at Motherhood! - Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?
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Title: Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Release Date: 11 Feb 1972

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Director: Hemdale, American International Pictures

Production Companies: Hemdale, American International Pictures

Overview: A demented widow lures unsuspecting children into her mansion in a bizarre "Hansel and Gretel" twist.

Additional Information

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.2 (70 votes)

Cast

  • Mrs. Forrest: Shelley Winters
  • Christopher Coombs: Mark Lester
  • Katy Coombs: Chloe Franks
  • Mr. Benton: Ralph Richardson
  • Police Insp. Willoughby: Lionel Jeffries
  • Mr. Harrison, The Pigman: Hugh Griffith
  • Miss Henley: Rosalie Crutchley
  • Dr. Mason: Pat Heywood
  • Clarine: Judy Cornwell
  • Albie: Michael Gothard
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