Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

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Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

"A twisted mind snaps and a wave of terror begins."

1971

1h 35m

4.6(18 votes)

Horror

Overview

Two eccentric fugitives become roommates in Miami to avoid the law, while one dresses in drag as the other's aunt, leading to deception and murder.

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16 members

Writing

Wayne Crawford

Stanley

Wayne Crawford

Acting

Abe Zwick

Paul

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Don Craig

Hubert

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Robin Hughes

Vicki

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Yanka Mann

Mrs. Adams

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Marty Cordova

Alma

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Maggie Wood

Dolores

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Mike Mingoia

Joe

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Robert DeMeo

Jerry

Robert DeMeo

Acting

Sandra Lurie

Mary Lou

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Brad F. Grinter

Lt. Farrell

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Art

Charles Guanci Sr.

Sgt. Baker

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Francelia Waterbury

Mrs. Johnson

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Donna Lee Miller

Dorothy

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William Kerwin

Detective (as Thomas Wood)

William Kerwin

Acting

Pat Finn-Lee

Neighbor (as Pat Erle)

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