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H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer
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H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

2004-10-26 · 64 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Documentary · History

Torture chambers, acid vats, greased chutes and gassing rooms were just some of the devices of death designed by the Torture Doctor, H.H. Holmes in his castle of horrors. Follows Holmes' entire life as a criminal mastermind.

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Directors
John Borowski
Production companies
Waterfront Productions
Countries
United States of America
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Tony JayTony JayNarrator (voice)
Willy LaszloH.H. Holmes

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