Scum of the Earth(1974)
She Found Out How They Live Below Tobacco Road!
Scum of the Earth Synopsis
Newlyweds Helen and Paul are honeymooning in a Texas cabin when Paul is murdered by an unseen assailant. Fleeing into the woods, Helen is taken in by Odie Pickett and his impoverished hillbilly family, becoming trapped in their isolated shack while the killer is still on the loose and wreaking havoc.
Scum of the Earth (1974) is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by S.F. Brownrigg, released on July 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Gene Ross, Ann Stafford, Norma Moore and Camilla Carr. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- S.F. Brownrigg
- Writers:
- Mary Davis, Gene Ross
- Producers:
- S.F. Brownrigg
- Cinematographer:
- Robert B. Alcott
- Composer:
- Robert Farrar
- Production:
- Zison Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Scum of the Earth (1974) Trailer
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Scum of the Earth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Ross
as Odis Pickett
- Ann Stafford
Ann Stafford
as Emmy Pickett
Norma Moore
as Helen Fraser
Camilla Carr
as Sarah Pickett
- Charlie Dell
Charlie Dell
as Bo Pickett
- Hugh Feagin
Hugh Feagin
as Jim
- Joel Colodner
Joel Colodner
as Paul Fraser
Key crew
Directed by S.F. Brownrigg, written by Mary Davis and Gene Ross, produced by S.F. Brownrigg.
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Scum of the Earth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Scum of the Earth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Scum of the Earth?
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The main cast of Scum of the Earth (1974) includes Gene Ross, Ann Stafford, Norma Moore, Camilla Carr and Charlie Dell. The film was directed by S.F. Brownrigg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scum of the Earth released?
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Scum of the Earth was released on July 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Scum of the Earth worth watching?
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Scum of the Earth (1974) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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