...and that was only the beginning.
Police try to capture someone who is commiting ritual murders of women during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) is a horror film directed by Jack Weis, released on August 11, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Curt Dawson, Gwen Arment, William Metzo and Laura Misch Owens. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
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Curt Dawson
as Detective Sergeant Frank Abraham
Gwen Arment
as Sherry
William Metzo
as John (as Bill Metzo)
Laura Misch Owens
as Shirley Anderson
Cathryn Lacey
as Dancer with Monk
Nancy Dancer
as 19-y-o Dancer
Butch Benit
as Sam the Barman
Wayne Mack
as Police Captain
Ronald Tanet
as Detective Sergeant Mayer
Donn Davison
as Dr. Lewis the Antiquities Expert (uncredited)
John Klisavage
as Man in Tuxedo with Sherry (uncredited)
Directed by Jack Weis, written by Jack Weis, produced by Jack Weis.
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 31 ratings.
For all the boobies throughout this meandering 95-minute horror movie, this was actually a really dull and redundant flick where the killer pretty much does the same ritualistic sacrifice four times with little variation (though one victim he allowed to eat since she was hungry, ordering in Chinese food; how nice of him). I found myself nearly falling asleep a few times. **1.0/5**
Reviewed on February 16, 2026
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The main cast of Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) includes Curt Dawson, Gwen Arment, William Metzo, Laura Misch Owens and Cathryn Lacey. The film was directed by Jack Weis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Mardi Gras Massacre was released on August 11, 1978 and runs for 1h 37m.
Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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