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The Hillside Strangler
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The Hillside Strangler

2004-11-12 · 97 min · ★ 5.1

Drama · Horror · Mystery · Thriller

Kenneth Bianchi is a security guard whose attempts to become a police officer are repeatedly thwarted. He moves to California to live with his cousin Angelo and dates a string of women, becoming increasingly preoccupied with sex. Eventually the cousins decide to start an escort agency. After violently killing a prostitute they thought had betrayed them, Kenneth and Angelo begin committing a series of crimes that become a media sensation.

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Directors
Chuck Parello
Production companies
Tartan Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,400,000

Top Cast

Allison LangeAllison LangeClaire Shelton
Nicholas TurturroNicholas TurturroAngelo Buono
C. Thomas HowellC. Thomas HowellKenneth Bianchi
Zarah LittleCarrie Ploskonko
Jennifer TisdaleJennifer TisdaleErin
Kent KingKent KingGabrielle
Aimee BrooksAimee BrooksFelicia Waller
Natasha MelnickNatasha MelnickKaryn
Brandin RackleyBrandin RackleyJanice Cooley
Lin ShayeLin ShayeJenny Buono
Marisol Padilla SánchezMarisol Padilla SánchezChristina Chavez
Damon WhitakerDamon WhitakerRonnie
Roz WittRoz WittFrances Bianchi
Aaron BehrAaron BehrDan Forney
Julia LeeJulia LeeLisa Erwin
Jessica AllegraApril
Cletus YoungCharlie Lloyd
Gregg GibbsOfficer Mike McHale

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