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Mardi Gras Massacre

  • 1978
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
1.1K
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Mardi Gras Massacre (1978)
Slasher HorrorHorror

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

  • Director
    • Jack Weis
  • Writer
    • Jack Weis
  • Stars
    • Curt Dawson
    • Gwen Arment
    • William Metzo
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    • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    1.1K
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    • Director
      • Jack Weis
    • Writer
      • Jack Weis
    • Stars
      • Curt Dawson
      • Gwen Arment
      • William Metzo
    • 40User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Curt Dawson
    • Detective Sergeant Frank Abraham
    Gwen Arment
    • Sherry
    William Metzo
    • John
    • (as Bill Metzo)
    Laura Misch Owens
    • Shirley Anderson
    • (as Laura Misch)
    Cathryn Lacey
    • Dancer with Monk
    Nancy Dancer
    • 19-y-o Dancer
    Butch Benit
    • Sam the Barman
    Wayne Mack
    • Police Captain
    Ronald Tanet
    • Detective Sergeant Mayer
    Donn Davison
    • Dr. Lewis the Antiquities Expert
    • (uncredited)
    John Klisavage
    • Man in Tuxedo with Sherry
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Weis
    • Writer
      • Jack Weis
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    • Trivia
      The film was listed as one of the DPP's 72 video nasties in the UK and even made the final list of 39 official titles for prosecution. It was finally released in January 2023 by 88 Films, 45 years after its original release.
    • Goofs
      Just before the scene changes after the first sacrifice scene, the victim clearly starts moving and opens her mouth to breathe. This is after she remains motionless once her heart is removed.
    • Quotes

      John: Good evening, ladies. I'm new in the city, and I'm looking for something... different!

      Sherry: Well, if you've gor the money, you can buy anything you want; of all sizes, colors if the price is right.

      John: Well, as I said, I'm looking for something... special, and I'm very willing to pay for it.

      [shows a wad of bills]

      Amer: Hum! For that kind of money, you may buy anything you want.

      John: Tell me... Out of all the ladies in this bar tonight, who do you think is the most... evil?

      Sherry: Evil?

      [pause, looking round]

      Sherry: The most evil without a doubt is... Shirley.

      John: Then, it's her I want.

    • Alternate versions
      Is available on a Region-Free DVD in the USA, released by 'Videoscreen'. This is the full uncut version
    • Connections
      Featured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 2 (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      High on Love
      (uncredited)
      Written and performed by Dennis Coffey

    User reviews40

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    This one brings back memories

    OK there are many movies that remain on my fave list

    The Thing with two heads, The twisted brain, The Werewolf of washington, Invasion of the star creatures, Montague AND............Mardi Gras Massacre!

    You have all stated the obvious and i concur but 2 moments are just classic : I LOVE his costume! Why does he need to expose his rear end? I have to laugh at how it is cut out in the back to show off his bum! LOL and the second big laugh...when he takes the hooker home and he gives her wine and she does that little dance....it like cuts to her sitting down all of a sudden and the camera is on her for like a full minute with no talking. then all of a sudden she pipes up " hey! you paid your money. What are you waiting fer?" She had this baaaad okie accent to boot!

    A great movie in its own right. 2 snaps
    • Hwrightca
    • Oct 23, 2004
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    • Release date
      • August 11, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Emisario del terror
    • Filming locations
      • Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA(Papa Joe's bar at #610, Papa Joe's with exotic dancing and some other scenes.)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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