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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1972-12-27
Languageen
Runtime1h 29m
Budget$90,000
Production

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5.3(96)
•1972•1h 29m

Hungry Wives

"Every Night is Halloween."

HorrorDrama

Overview

An unhappy suburban housewife gets mixed up in witchcraft with unexpected consequences.

Writing & Screenplay
George A. Romero
Cinematography
George A. Romero

Principal Cast

22 credited
Jan White
Jan WhiteJoan Mitchell
RL
Raymond LaineGregg Williamson
Ann Muffly
Ann MufflyShirley Randolph
JM
Joedda McClainNikki Mitchell
BT
Bill ThunhurstJack Mitchell
NF
Neil FisherDr. Miller
EL
Esther LapidusSylvia
DM
Dan MallingerSergeant Frazer
DM
Daryl MontgomeryLarry
KP
Ken PetersJohn Fuller

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