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Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

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19726.11h 31m

Overview

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

Directed by Curtis Harrington
Written by Robert Blees, Jimmy Sangster, David D. Osborn
Produced by Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson, Jimmy Sangster
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Top Cast

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Forrest

Mark Lester

Mark Lester

Christopher Coombs

Chloe Franks

Chloe Franks

Katy Coombs

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Mr. Benton

Lionel Jeffries

Lionel Jeffries

Police Insp. Willoughby

Hugh Griffith

Hugh Griffith

Mr. Harrison, The Pigman

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Miss Henley

Pat Heywood

Pat Heywood

Dr. Mason

Judy Cornwell

Judy Cornwell

Clarine

Michael Gothard

Michael Gothard

Albie

Themes & Keywords

new year's evekidnappingbrotherchristmas treesisterorphanhouse fireteddy bearséancechild kidnappingfake psychicolder brother younger sisterchristmasorphan siblingsmagiciandeath of a childhagsploitation

About Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? is a horror, thriller film released in 1972 exploring themes of new year's eve, kidnapping, brother, christmas tree, sister, orphan. Directed by Curtis Harrington, it stars Shelley Winters, Mark Lester, Chloe Franks. A demented widow lures unsuspecting children into her mansion in a bizarre "Hansel and Gretel" twist.

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