The Love Butcher

The Love Butcher

The Love Butcher

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The Love Butcher

"He Wants More Than Your Love"

1975

1h 25m

4.9(12 votes)

Horror

Overview

The twisted tale of Caleb, and his alter ego Lester. After being pushed around too far, Caleb transforms into Lester and returns to those who have wronged him.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

James Lemp

Caleb / Lester

Kay Neer

Flo

Jeremiah Beecher

Russell

Robin Sherwood

Robin Sherwood

Sheila

Richard Kennedy

Don (as Edward Roehm)

Louis Ojena

Carl

Marilyn Jones

Marilyn Jones

Lena

John Parker

Minister (as John Stoglin)

Len Dawson

Len Dawson

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Creative team

Directed by: Mikel Angel
Don Jones
Written by: Mikel Angel
James M. Tanenbaum
Produced by: Micky Belski
Gary Williams

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