Greta, the Mad Butcher (1977)
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
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Greta, the Mad Butcher is streaming in Germany on Bloodstream.
What the audience says
Greta, the Mad Butcher struggles to land, and the ratings reflect a film that misfires more than it works. It holds a 4.8/10 on TMDB from 92 ratings, short of where most viewers set the bar.
Should you spend 88 minutes on it?
88 minutes of German horror with a drama streak, adults only. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 92 people have rated it
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated 18
- Why
- 4.8/10 across 92 ratings — audiences haven't taken to it, so go in curious rather than expectant.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A late night with the lights off
Story
A young woman feigns illness in order to infiltrate a mental hospital, where she investigates the disappearance of her sister, a former patient. Meanwhile, the hospital warden and her attendants abuse and torture their charges, forcing them to star in cheap skinflicks.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 28m — short |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jesús Franco
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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