Joel(2018)
New York's most notorious serial killer
Joel Synopsis
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.
Joel (2018) is a crime film directed by John R. Hand, released on June 15, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Arnold Odo, Bri Bynon McGregor, Fernando Cano and Ella Stryker. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- John R. Hand
- Writers:
- John R. Hand
- Production:
- JRH Films
- Budget:
- $3,000
- Status:
- Released
Joel (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Joel before you stream it.
Joel Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Arnold Odo
Arnold Odo
as Joel Rifkin
- Bri Bynon McGregor
Bri Bynon McGregor
as Star
- Fernando Cano
Fernando Cano
as Detective Moretti
- Ella Stryker
Ella Stryker
as Jamie
Billionna Olivia Reyes
as Kerri
- Julia Golden
Julia Golden
as Lola
- Alyssa Klein
Alyssa Klein
as Bibi
- Caitlyn Moore
Caitlyn Moore
as Amber
- Carrie Harden
Carrie Harden
as Randi
- Laurel Thomas
Laurel Thomas
as Candy
- Jeannie Ramirez
Jeannie Ramirez
as Maci
- Jeannie Ramirez
Jeannie Ramirez
as Macy
Key crew
Directed by John R. Hand, written by John R. Hand.
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Joel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Joel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joel online?
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Who stars in Joel?
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The main cast of Joel (2018) includes Arnold Odo, Bri Bynon McGregor, Fernando Cano, Ella Stryker and Billionna Olivia Reyes. The film was directed by John R. Hand. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joel released?
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Joel was released on June 15, 2018 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Joel worth watching?
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Joel (2018) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Joel?
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