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Freeway Killer

Freeway Killer

Freeway Killer

Freeway Killer

Based on the true story of William Bonin, California's most notorious serial murderer.

2009•1h 28m•

★4.6(25 ratings)

HorrorThrillerDrama

Overview

For years he terrorized California motorists as he rode the endless highways searching for his next victim. The discarded bodies turned up beaten, sexually assaulted and horribly mutilated. Deceptively charming and intelligent, the scheming murderer easily avoided police at first. But as police closed in and the killer’s pattern grew more erratic, the only question was how many more will die?

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Main Cast

Scott Anthony Leet

Scott Anthony Leet

William Bonin

Cole Williams

Cole Williams

Kyle Peterson

Dusty Sorg

Dusty Sorg

Vernon Butts

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Det. St. John

Eileen Dietz

Eileen Dietz

Mother

Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson

Mary

Debbon Ayer

Debbon Ayer

Ruth Slobod

Mercy Malick

Mercy Malick

Lisa

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Direction

Director: John Murlowski

Writing

Screenplay: David Birke

Production

Line Producer: Tina Pavlides
Producer: Larry Rattner
Producer: Tim Swain
Producer: Nadine Corde
Executive Producer: Ehud Bleiberg
Executive Producer: Jeff Davis

Music & Sound

Music: Erik Godal

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John Murlowski

Editing

Editor: Joy Zimmerman

Keywords

rapekidnappingbased on true storyflashbackrape of a malemurderserial killerrape and murdermurderertold in flashback

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The film's tagline is: "Based on the true story of William Bonin, California's most notorious serial murderer."

#2

The runtime is 88 minutes (1h 28m).

#3

The film was directed by John Murlowski.

#4

The screenplay was written by David Birke.

#5

Cinematography was handled by John Murlowski.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt1410020.

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Rating

4.6/10

Mixed

25 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Freeway Killer

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Fresh Planet

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