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Joel

2018-06-15 · 84 min · ★ 4.5

Crime

The shocking story of Joel Rifkin, a troubled young man whose hidden fantasies of power and control combined with his obsessive dedication to prostitutes led him to embark on one of the New York area’s most notorious murder sprees, claiming seventeen victims in the late eighties and early nineties.

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Directors
John R. Hand
Production companies
JRH Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000

Top Cast

Arnold OdoJoel Rifkin
Bri Bynon McGregorStar
Fernando CanoDetective Moretti
Ella StrykerJamie
Billionna Olivia ReyesBillionna Olivia ReyesKerri
Julia GoldenLola
Alyssa KleinBibi
Caitlyn MooreAmber
Carrie HardenRandi
Laurel ThomasCandy
Jeannie RamirezMaci
Jeannie RamirezMacy

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