The Mad Butcher (1971)
Wait 'til you learn what mixture of meats go into those incredible sausages..!
After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case.
Director: Guido Zurli
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: February 18, 1971
Cast
- Victor Buono - Otto Lehman
- Franca Polesello - Berta Hensel
- Brad Harris - Mike Lawrence
- Dario Michaelis - Inspector Klaus
- Karin Field - Hannah Lehman
- Luca Sportelli - Karl Brunner
- Hansi Linder - Frieda Ulm
- Tina Buranzo
- Dick Randall - Police Officer (uncredited)
- Giacomo Pergola
Screenplay
Editing: Enzo Alabiso
Production: HIFI Stereo 70, Neptunia Film, Regina-Film
Country: Italy, Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
butcher, mental patient, human meat, cannibalism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mad Butcher about?
- After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case.
- Who directed The Mad Butcher?
- The Mad Butcher was directed by Guido Zurli.
- Who stars in The Mad Butcher?
- The Mad Butcher stars Victor Buono, Franca Polesello, Brad Harris, Dario Michaelis, Karin Field, Luca Sportelli.
- How long is The Mad Butcher?
- The Mad Butcher has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Mad Butcher?
- The Mad Butcher is a Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Mad Butcher produced?
- The Mad Butcher was produced in Italy, Germany.