1984

1h 27m

4.2(10 votes)

Horror

Overview

The son of the infamous Dr. Orloff clashes with his father when he begins to stalk and dismember prostitutes to get parts to reanimate his dead mother.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

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Antonio Mayans

Alfred Orloff

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Howard Vernon

Dr. Orloff

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Rocío Freixas

Melissa Orloff

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Antonio Rebollo

Inspector Mario Tanner

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Rafael Cayetano

Andros

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Camera

Juan Soler

Malou

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Ángel Ordiales

The Boss

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Maria Paz Uceda

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Maria Amor Olmo

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Rafael Izurquiza

Vagabond

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Jesús Franco

Manolo

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Asunción Calero

Second-to-last woman

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