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Confessions of a Serial Killer
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Confessions of a Serial Killer

1985-11-14 · 107 min · ★ 5.0

Crime · Horror

After being arrested, a Texas man begins confessing to the brutal murder of over 200 women. He recounts his random selection of victims and his traveling companions, his friend and friend's sister. But the police can't be sure whether to believe him or not until he locates a body and shows them some polaroids. Based on the true story of Henry Lee Lucas.

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Directors
John Dwyer
Production companies
Cedarwood Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert A. BurnsRobert A. BurnsDaniel Ray Hawkins
Dennis HillDennis HillMoon Lewton
Berkley GarrettSheriff Will Gaines
Sidney BrammerMolly Lewton
DeeDee NortonMonica Krivics
Ollie HandleyDr. Earl Krivics
Demp ToneyDoris Simpson
Eleese LesterEleese LesterKaren Grimes
Lainie FrasierStranded Motorist
Colom L. KeatingDetective Barnes
Dayna BlackwellGirl Hitchhiker
John BrowningDr. Spivey
Carla EdsonHonkytonk Girl
Gene GrottkeDeputy Sheriff
Brady ColemanBrady ColemanArresting Officer #1
Julius TennonJulius TennonArresting Officer #2
Ann KozakJasmin
Keith MontgomeryRough Cop
Ted J. CrumConvenience Store Man
Jill Parker-JonesWoman in Pickup

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