The Poughkeepsie Tapes(2007)
The terror is real.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes Synopsis
When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) is a horror, mystery, crime and thriller film directed by John Erick Dowdle, released on April 27, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, Lou George and Ivar Brogger. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 805 ratings.
- Director:
- John Erick Dowdle
- Writers:
- Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle
- Producers:
- Drew Dowdle
- Cinematographer:
- Shawn Dufraine
- Composer:
- Keefus Ciancia
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brothers Dowdle Productions, Poughkeepsie Films, Orion Pictures
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Revenue:
- $180,000
- Status:
- Released
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) Trailer
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The Poughkeepsie Tapes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Chbosky
as Cheryl Dempsey
Ben Messmer
as Edward 'Ed' Carver
Lou George
as Felton Lewis
Ivar Brogger
as Leonard Schway
- Michael Lawson
Michael Lawson
as Simon Alray
Amy Lyndon
as Alice Endrisart
Ron Harper
as Mike Moakes
Samantha Robson
as Samantha Baker
- Kim Kenny
Kim Kenny
as Pam Frears
Beth Tapper
as Karen Tyler
Iris Bahr
as Aretha Creely
Scott Beehner
as Jason Ribling
Key crew
Directed by John Erick Dowdle, written by Drew Dowdle, John Erick Dowdle and John Erick Dowdle, produced by Drew Dowdle.
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The Poughkeepsie Tapes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 805 ratings.
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The Poughkeepsie Tapes – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Poughkeepsie Tapes?
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The main cast of The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) includes Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, Lou George, Ivar Brogger and Michael Lawson. The film was directed by John Erick Dowdle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Poughkeepsie Tapes released?
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The Poughkeepsie Tapes was released on April 27, 2007 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Poughkeepsie Tapes worth watching?
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The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 805 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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