Mardi Gras Massacre (1978)
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Directors
Jack Weis
Cast
Curt Dawson, Gwen Arment, William Metzo, Laura Misch Owens
The story
In New Orleans, a dapper and mysterious middle-aged man named John arrives at a bar searching for the "evilest" prostitute he can take home. He is directed to Shirley, who agrees to leave with him for $200. At his house, he asks her to lie on a table.
Genres
Slasher Horror, horror film, slasher film
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