Cruel and Unusual(2002)
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Neighbor. Friend. Serial Killer.
Cruel and Unusual Synopsis
A sleepy Oregon village turns deadly when Adam, introducing himself as an English professor working on his first novel, befriends Kate and Mike, a brother and sister trying to put their lives back together after the death of their father. The two welcome the stranger, unaware that their actions will lead them down a dangerous path into the mind and grip of a deadly serial killer.
Cruel and Unusual (2002) is a drama and thriller film directed by George Mihalka, released on April 30, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tom Berenger, Rachel Hayward, Tygh Runyan and Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff. Viewers rate it 3.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- George Mihalka
- Writers:
- Robert Geoffrion, Dan Witt, Rod Browning
- Producers:
- Dick Lowry, Evan Tylor, John A. Curtis
- Production:
- Alliance Atlantis, Le Monde Entertainment, H30 Filmed Entertainment, Frontline Entertainment, GFT Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Cruel and Unusual (2002) Trailer
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Cruel and Unusual Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Berenger
as Adam Turrell
Rachel Hayward
as Kate
Tygh Runyan
as Mike
Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff
as Cindy
Eli Gabay
as Adam Terrell
Ralph Alderman
as Jack
Bruce Dawson
as Tom Blanton
Mitchell Kosterman
as Constable McMurty
Michael Leisen
as Wayne
Leo Vernik
as Dick
Key crew
Directed by George Mihalka, written by Robert Geoffrion, Dan Witt and Rod Browning, produced by Dick Lowry, Evan Tylor and John A. Curtis.
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Cruel and Unusual Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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Cruel and Unusual – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cruel and Unusual online?
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Cruel and Unusual (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cruel and Unusual?
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The main cast of Cruel and Unusual (2002) includes Tom Berenger, Rachel Hayward, Tygh Runyan, Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff and Eli Gabay. The film was directed by George Mihalka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cruel and Unusual released?
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Cruel and Unusual was released on April 30, 2002 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Cruel and Unusual worth watching?
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Cruel and Unusual (2002) holds an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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