The Hillside Strangler (2004) Thriller Drama Crime

Rated R | Threatrical Nov 12, 2004 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Crime | Runtime 1h 38m
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The Hillside Strangler Plot Synopsis:


Synopsis / Plot Summary: In the end of the 70"s, the dysfunctional Kenneth Bianchi lives with his mother and is obsessed with joining the police force. When his application is refused, his mother sends him to Los Angeles to live with his sad**tic cousin Angelo Buono. Kenneth unsuccessfully tries to join LAPD, and Angelo convinces him to start a prostitution business with him. They force two girls from Tucson to work for them, but their competitors destroy their business and steals their money. The frustrated Kenneth and Angelo decide on revenge against a prostitute, and Kenneth strangles her, feeling a great pleasure with her death. The two cousins become addicted to death, initially killing prostitutes and then attacking single women, dumping their bodies on the hill.

Tagline: Based On A True Story

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The Hillside Strangler Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 98 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Crime
Sub-Genres:  Serial Killers
Directors: Chuck Parello
Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Nicholas Turturro, Allison Lange, Marisol Padilla Sánchez, Jennifer Tisdale … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Nov 12, 2004
Box Office: $4,143
Production Co.: Silver Nitrate Productions
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Hillside Strangler Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 12, 2004, DVD: Nov 09, 2004
Writers: Stephen Johnston, Chuck Parello
Producers: Michael Avery, Matt Compton, Robert S. Costanzo, Laura De Casto, Jason Farmer, Alexa Jago, Hamish McAlpine, Michael Muscal, Carol Siller, John Stienfield
Musicians: Danny Saber
Cinematographers: John Pirozzi

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