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Deranged

"Pretty Sally Mae died a very unnatural death...But the worst hasn't happened to her yet!"

February 2, 1974 1h 23m 5.7/10 (107 votes)

Originally released in 1974. Deranged is a crime/horror film. directed by Jeff Gillen. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Roberts Blossom, Cosette Lee, and Leslie Carlson

Synopsis

A man living in rural Wisconsin takes care of his bed-ridden mother, who is very domineering and teaches him that all women are evil. After she dies, he misses her, and a year later digs her up and takes her home. He learns about taxidermy and begins robbing graves to get materials to patch her up, and inevitably begins looking for fresher sources of materials. Based loosely on the true story of Ed Gein.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (107 votes)
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Budget $200K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$200,000

Production Companies

  • Karr International Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deranged about?

A man living in rural Wisconsin takes care of his bed-ridden mother, who is very domineering and teaches him that all women are evil. After she dies, he misses her, and a year later digs her up and...

Who directed Deranged?

Deranged was directed by Jeff Gillen.

How long is Deranged?

Deranged has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Deranged released?

Deranged was released on February 2, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Deranged?

The main cast of Deranged includes Roberts Blossom, Cosette Lee, Leslie Carlson, Robert Warner, Marcia Diamond.

Is Deranged worth watching?

Deranged has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 107 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.