Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972) movie poster

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

1972 ·1h 31m · ★ 6.1 (76)

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

Why it matters

Director

Curtis Harrington Curtis Harrington
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Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
86
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
66

Content Warnings

Child in DangerDehumanization

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

brotherchild kidnappingchristmaschristmas treedeath of a childfake psychichagsploitationhouse firekidnappingmagiciannew year's eveolder brother younger sisterorphanorphan siblingsséancesisterteddy bear

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