Hangman (2017) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Crime

Rated R | Threatrical Nov 24, 2017 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 38m
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Hangman Plot Synopsis:

Decorated retired homicide detective Ray Archer (Al Pacino) and his partner, ex FBI agent Will Ruiney, (Karl Urban) are tasked with catching a vicious serial killers who is playing a twisted version of the children's game Hangman. Crime journalist Christi Davies (Brittany Snow) shadows the detectives, aiding them with her own insights into the criminal mind.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Decorated homicide detective Ray Archer (Al Pacino) and his partner, criminal profiler Will Ruiney, (Karl Urban) are tasked to catch one of the city"s notoriously vicious serial killers who is playing a twisted version of murder using the child"s game - HANGMAN, while crime journalist Christi Davies (Brittany Snow) reports on the crime spree, shadowing the detectives.

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Official Trailer

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Hangman Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 98 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Directors: Johnny Martin
Stars: Al Pacino, Karl Urban, Brittany Snow, Joe Anderson, Sarah Shahi … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 24, 2017
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hangman Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 24, 2017, VOD: Feb 27, 2018, Digital HD: Feb 27, 2018, Blu-ray: Feb 27, 2018
Writers: Michael Caissie, Charles Huttinger
Producers: Shanan Becker, Bill Bromiley, Michael Caissie, Dama Claire, Rich Cowan, Lauren Craig, Phil Hawkins, Charles Huttinger, Anne Jordan, Johnny Martin, Michael Mendelsohn, Natalie Perrotta, Arnold Rifkin, Jonathan Saba, Samantha Shephard, Ernst Etchie Stroh
Editors: Greg D'Auria, Jeffrey Steinkamp
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