Confessions of a Serial Killer(1985)
Step inside the mind of a killer.
Confessions of a Serial Killer Synopsis
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.
Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985) is a crime and horror film directed by John Dwyer, released on November 14, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Robert A. Burns, Dennis Hill, Berkley Garrett and Sidney Brammer. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- John Dwyer
- Writers:
- John Dwyer
- Producers:
- Cecyle Osgood Rexrode
- Cinematographer:
- Layton Blaylock
- Composer:
- William Penn
- Production:
- Cedarwood Productions
- Status:
- Released
Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985) Trailer
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Confessions of a Serial Killer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert A. Burns
as Daniel Ray Hawkins
Dennis Hill
as Moon Lewton
- Berkley Garrett
Berkley Garrett
as Sheriff Will Gaines
- Sidney Brammer
Sidney Brammer
as Molly Lewton
- DeeDee Norton
DeeDee Norton
as Monica Krivics
- Ollie Handley
Ollie Handley
as Dr. Earl Krivics
- Demp Toney
Demp Toney
as Doris Simpson
Eleese Lester
as Karen Grimes
- Lainie Frasier
Lainie Frasier
as Stranded Motorist
- Colom L. Keating
Colom L. Keating
as Detective Barnes
- Dayna Blackwell
Dayna Blackwell
as Girl Hitchhiker
- John Browning
John Browning
as Dr. Spivey
Key crew
Directed by John Dwyer, written by John Dwyer, produced by Cecyle Osgood Rexrode.
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Confessions of a Serial Killer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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Confessions of a Serial Killer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Confessions of a Serial Killer online?
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Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Confessions of a Serial Killer?
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The main cast of Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985) includes Robert A. Burns, Dennis Hill, Berkley Garrett, Sidney Brammer and DeeDee Norton. The film was directed by John Dwyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Confessions of a Serial Killer released?
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Confessions of a Serial Killer was released on November 14, 1985 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Confessions of a Serial Killer worth watching?
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Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Confessions of a Serial Killer?
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