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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1978-08-11
Languageen
Runtime1h 37m
4.1(31)
•1978•1h 37m

Mardi Gras Massacre

"...and that was only the beginning."

Horror

Overview

Police try to capture someone who is commiting ritual murders of women during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Director
Jack Weis
Writing & Screenplay
Jack Weis
Cinematography
Jack Weis

Principal Cast

11 credited
Curt Dawson
Curt DawsonDetective Sergeant Frank Abraham
GA
Gwen ArmentSherry
William Metzo
William MetzoJohn (as Bill Metzo)
Laura Misch Owens
Laura Misch OwensShirley Anderson
CL
Cathryn LaceyDancer with Monk
ND
Nancy Dancer19-y-o Dancer
BB
Butch BenitSam the Barman
WM
Wayne MackPolice Captain
RT
Ronald TanetDetective Sergeant Mayer
DD
Donn DavisonDr. Lewis the Antiquities Expert (uncredited)

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